#C8D5C1 Hex Color

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This pale, desaturated green feels airy and clean. With subtle grey undertones, #c8d5c1 functions as a muted base that avoids the intensity of brighter lime shades. It works well as a background for minimalist UI designs, providing high contrast for black text. Pair this hex code with deep, earthy charcoals to ground its delicate nature and keep the interface from feeling washed out.

Questions about #c8d5c1

What is #c8d5c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8d5c1 is rgb(200, 213, 193), in HSL hsl(99, 19%, 80%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 9%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c8d5c1 in a design layout?
Deep charcoal or slate tones provide the necessary contrast to ground this airy green, preventing it from appearing washed out. For a softer, cohesive palette, consider pairing #c8d5c1 with muted mauve or dusty earth tones to create a balanced, natural look.
Is #c8d5c1 readable on white or black?
#c8d5c1 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.