#C7CCC8 Hex Color
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A pale, desaturated grey with soft green undertones, #c7ccc8 provides an airy, neutral foundation for minimal web interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it functions as a highly readable body background. Pair this hex code with deep charcoals or muted earth tones to keep your design feeling grounded rather than washed out.
Questions about #c7ccc8
What is #c7ccc8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7ccc8 is rgb(199, 204, 200), in HSL hsl(132, 5%, 79%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 2%, 20%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c7ccc8 for a balanced design?
Is #c7ccc8 suitable for use as a primary background color?
Yes, #c7ccc8 is an excellent choice for background surfaces because it is neutral enough to remain unobtrusive while providing enough warmth from its green undertones to avoid the clinical feel of pure grey. It maintains strong contrast against standard dark text for accessible reading.
Is #c7ccc8 readable on white or black?
#c7ccc8 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.89:1 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.