#C8D2C5 Hex Color
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Closer to dried sage than bright green, #c8d2c5 is a pale lime tint with a gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps things soft and airy, which suits large background areas better than small accents. It flatters charcoal and deep navy text, and black type stays legible on it at about 13.5:1 contrast. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so give it darker neighbors.
Questions about #c8d2c5
What is #c8d2c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8d2c5 is rgb(200, 210, 197), in HSL hsl(106, 13%, 80%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 6%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c8d2c5?
Deep navy and charcoal give it the most contrast, while terracotta adds warmth without clashing. Skip pale pastels beside it, since both shades wash out together.
Is #c8d2c5 readable on white or black?
#c8d2c5 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.48:1 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.