#C6C8CB Hex Color
A cool, airy gray for quiet spaces
#c6c8cb is a pale, low-saturation grey with a slight cool blue undertone. Its faded, light character creates a clean, airy base for interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black text; black offers about 12.5:1 contrast. The hex code #c6c8cb adds restraint and professionalism without stark white.
Questions about #c6c8cb
What is #c6c8cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6c8cb is rgb(198, 200, 203), in HSL hsl(216, 5%, 79%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #c6c8cb?
Does #c6c8cb read as warm or cool?
#c6c8cb reads as cool because its low-saturation gray leans slightly toward blue rather than yellow or red. That undertone gives it a clean, professional feel, especially beside warm neutrals, natural wood, or creamy off-white surfaces.
Is #c6c8cb readable on white or black?
#c6c8cb has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.