#C9C6C1 Hex Color
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#c9c6c1 is a soft, neutral grey with a faint warm cast. It sits light enough to feel airy yet dark enough to hold its own against white, which makes it a dependable choice for UI backgrounds, minimal layouts, and quiet page sections where pure white reads too stark.
Questions about #c9c6c1
What is #c9c6c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9c6c1 is rgb(201, 198, 193), in HSL hsl(38, 7%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9c6c1?
#c9c6c1 pairs well with charcoal, warm wood tones, and muted blues. Its near-white lightness also makes it a safe backdrop for deeper accent shades like forest green or rust.
Is #c9c6c1 a warm or cool grey?
#c9c6c1 leans warm. Its slight beige cast keeps it from feeling clinical, so it suits designs that want a softer, more natural neutral than a blue-based grey.
Is #c9c6c1 readable on white or black?
#c9c6c1 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.33:1 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.