#C9BFC0 Hex Color
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Not quite grey and not quite red, #c9bfc0 sits right on the edge of both, a pale ashy red with almost no saturation. It earns its keep as a supporting tone or soft background where plain white feels too stark. Pair it with deep forest green for contrast, or set black type on top, which clears WCAG AA at about 11.7:1.
Questions about #c9bfc0
What is #c9bfc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9bfc0 is rgb(201, 191, 192), in HSL hsl(354, 8%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 4%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9bfc0?
Deep forest green and charcoal give #c9bfc0 the contrast its low saturation lacks on its own. Warm woods and muted brass also suit its dusty, faded character without overpowering it.
What mood does #c9bfc0 convey?
Its high lightness and very low saturation read as delicate and airy, closer to a soft neutral than a fiery red. Use it when you want warmth and a hint of passion without loud energy.
Is #c9bfc0 readable on white or black?
#c9bfc0 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.69:1 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.