#CCC5C6 Hex Color
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#ccc5c6 is a pale, ashy grey with delicate, cool undertones that feels airy and restrained. Because this neutral provides excellent contrast for black typography, it functions well as a clean, sophisticated background for minimal interfaces. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as it can appear washed out. Instead, use this hex code as a subtle base to ground bolder, saturated accents in your design work.
Questions about #ccc5c6
What is #ccc5c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccc5c6 is rgb(204, 197, 198), in HSL hsl(351, 6%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 3%, 20%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #ccc5c6 in a color scheme?
Because #ccc5c6 functions as a delicate neutral with cool undertones, it works best as a primary background rather than an accent. Pair it with deep charcoal text to ensure readability, or use it to soften the impact of high-contrast saturated colors.
Why does #ccc5c6 sometimes look washed out?
The pale nature of #ccc5c6 makes it prone to fading against stark white backgrounds, losing its definition. To maintain visual weight, use it alongside mid-tone grays or muted jewel tones instead of pure white to keep the interface feeling grounded and intentional.
Is #ccc5c6 readable on white or black?
#ccc5c6 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.36:1 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.