#C8C6C4 Hex Color
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This light, ashy grey provides a clean and balanced foundation for minimalist layouts. Because of its high lightness, it pairs best with dark charcoal text to ensure maximum readability and professional contrast. Use #c8c6c4 as a supporting background color in UI design where you need to separate content without resorting to harsh white. This hex code offers a neutral, understated look that anchors busier color palettes.
Questions about #c8c6c4
What is #c8c6c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8c6c4 is rgb(200, 198, 196), in HSL hsl(30, 4%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c8c6c4 for UI design?
Because #c8c6c4 is such a neutral, high-lightness grey, it pairs perfectly with charcoal or deep espresso text to ensure high readability and visual contrast. You can also accent it with soft muted blues or sage greens to maintain a modern, sophisticated aesthetic.
Is #c8c6c4 readable on white or black?
#c8c6c4 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.33:1 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.