#CBC8CE Hex Color
A crisp and sophisticated pale grey
This pale, ashy grey offers a neutral, airy quality that works well for clean UI backgrounds and minimal design systems. Because it has enough contrast for small text, it remains a practical choice for body copy readability. Use the hex code #cbc8ce alongside crisp charcoals to avoid a washed-out appearance. It provides a sophisticated, professional base that avoids the starkness of pure white.
Questions about #cbc8ce
What is #cbc8ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbc8ce is rgb(203, 200, 206), in HSL hsl(270, 6%, 80%) and in CMYK 1%, 3%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cbc8ce for UI design?
#cbc8ce functions best as a neutral foundation when paired with deep charcoal or near-black text to ensure high readability. Because of its airy, pale quality, it also works effectively alongside soft pastels or muted blues to create a calm, sophisticated palette.
Is #cbc8ce readable on white or black?
#cbc8ce has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.69:1 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.