#C8C8C7 Hex Color
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#c8c8c7 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a faint ashy cast and a softly bleached finish. Its restrained, airy character suits dominant backgrounds in minimal interfaces, product design, and architecture. The hex code #c8c8c7 supports black text clearly, while darker typography prevents this delicate neutral from looking washed out.
Questions about #c8c8c7
What is #c8c8c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8c8c7 is rgb(200, 200, 199), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c8c8c7?
#c8c8c7 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted burgundy, which give its pale neutral base more definition without making the palette harsh. Use darker partners for headings, controls, or small accents.
Is #c8c8c7 readable on white or black?
#c8c8c7 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.54:1 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.