#C8C8C8 Hex Color
A clean, balanced and neutral grey
This pale, neutral grey offers a clean, understated backdrop for minimal interface design. Because it sits at a mid-range lightness, it provides excellent contrast for black typography, ensuring readability in body text. Use #c8c8c8 as a supporting tone to ground brighter colors or as a base for technical architecture diagrams. This hex code works best when paired with bold accent colors to prevent a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #c8c8c8
What is #c8c8c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8c8c8 is rgb(200, 200, 200), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 22%.
How should I use #c8c8c8 in a UI design?
Use #c8c8c8 as a grounded, neutral base for backgrounds or wireframe structures where you need a subtle separation without overwhelming the content. It works exceptionally well when paired with deep charcoal or black text to maintain high readability levels.
Is #c8c8c8 considered a warm or cool grey?
The hex color #c8c8c8 is a highly balanced, neutral grey that lacks strong undertones of blue or yellow, making it a true middle-ground choice. This neutrality allows it to act as a bridge between high-contrast accent colors and pure white backgrounds.
Is #c8c8c8 readable on white or black?
#c8c8c8 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.55:1 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.