#C8C3B6 Hex Color
A soft bleached grey for modern interfaces
This bleached, desaturated shade sits between a pale yellow and an ashy grey. Because of its light, airy quality, #c8c3b6 functions best as a minimalist background where white feels too stark. It maintains enough contrast to keep black text legible, making it a practical choice for clean, modern interfaces. Use this hex code alongside charcoal or deep slate tones for a sophisticated, balanced palette.
Questions about #c8c3b6
What is #c8c3b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8c3b6 is rgb(200, 195, 182), in HSL hsl(43, 14%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 9%, 22%.
Why use #c8c3b6 instead of pure white in a web design?
Pure white backgrounds can cause eye strain due to high contrast, whereas #c8c3b6 offers a softer, more sophisticated base. It creates a subtle warmth that feels intentional and helps guide user attention to your core content.
What colors pair best with #c8c3b6?
This color thrives when paired with high-contrast, dark tones like charcoal or deep navy for a professional, grounded look. Avoid pairing it with other light, unsaturated colors to prevent the design from looking muddy or washed out.
Is #c8c3b6 readable on white or black?
#c8c3b6 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.93:1 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.