#C9DDC9 Hex Color
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A pale, bleached green with distinct grey undertones, #c9ddc9 offers an airy and delicate aesthetic. This washed-out shade excels as a neutral background for organic or pharmaceutical branding, providing a soft alternative to stark white. Because black text maintains excellent legibility against its light chroma, you can safely use the hex code #c9ddc9 for body copy or fine UI details without compromising accessibility.
Questions about #c9ddc9
What is #c9ddc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ddc9 is rgb(201, 221, 201), in HSL hsl(120, 23%, 83%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 9%, 13%.
What colors work best alongside #c9ddc9?
Since #c9ddc9 features a soft, greyish cast, it pairs beautifully with deep charcoal text to maintain high readability without harsh contrast. It also balances well against earthy, warmer tones like terracotta if you want to create a grounded, organic color palette.
Is #c9ddc9 readable on white or black?
#c9ddc9 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.66:1 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.