#C9B9C3 Hex Color
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A pale, almost grey wash of magenta, #c9b9c3 sits low in saturation and high in lightness, which gives it an ashy, fragile feel. The hex code reads soft next to white, so treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a hero color. It flatters deep plum and charcoal, and suits cosmetics packaging, airy backgrounds, and romantic branding.
Questions about #c9b9c3
What is #c9b9c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9b9c3 is rgb(201, 185, 195), in HSL hsl(323, 13%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 3%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9b9c3?
#c9b9c3 pairs well with deep plum, charcoal, and muted forest green, which give its low saturation something to push against. Avoid pale yellows and creams, since both colors wash each other out.
Is #c9b9c3 readable on white or black?
#c9b9c3 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.21:1 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.