#C9CCCB Hex Color
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This pale, bleached grey possesses a delicate, neutral quality that avoids harshness. As a high-value shade, #c9cccb works best as a supporting base for minimal UI layouts rather than a full background, where it can appear washed out. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for excellent readability, as this hex code offers enough contrast to support small, dark typography.
Questions about #c9cccb
What is #c9cccb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9cccb is rgb(201, 204, 203), in HSL hsl(160, 3%, 79%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 20%.
Is #c9cccb considered a warm or cool grey?
#c9cccb leans toward a cool, clinical neutrality due to its high brightness and lack of saturated pigment. It avoids the yellow or brown undertones often found in warmer greys, making it a reliable choice for clean, minimal, or tech-focused design applications.
Is #c9cccb readable on white or black?
#c9cccb has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.98:1 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.