#C9CAC6 Hex Color
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#c9cac6 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a faint green cast, giving it a bleached, airy appearance. Its restrained character suits minimalist backgrounds, open layouts, and product interfaces where white feels too stark. Use it as a supporting neutral with charcoal typography, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #c9cac6.
Questions about #c9cac6
What is #c9cac6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9cac6 is rgb(201, 202, 198), in HSL hsl(75, 4%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9cac6?
Is #c9cac6 readable on white or black?
#c9cac6 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.74:1 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.