Cerebral Grey
A balanced neutral with purposeful restraint
Cerebral Grey is a neutral, mid-tone shade that prioritizes restraint over personality. It works best as a supporting base color in minimalist UI design, providing structure without distraction. Because it sits squarely in the middle of the value scale, it can look washed out next to pure white. Use black text for optimal readability, as the hex code #cccccc offers strong contrast for typography.
Questions about Cerebral Grey
What is the hex code for Cerebral Grey?
Cerebral Grey is #cccccc. In RGB that is rgb(204, 204, 204), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 20%.
Does #cccccc work well for website typography?
Using #cccccc for primary body text is generally not recommended as it often fails WCAG contrast accessibility standards against white backgrounds. It works best for secondary text, borders, or subtle UI dividers where high contrast is not required.
Is Cerebral Grey considered a warm or cool tone?
Cerebral Grey is a balanced, true neutral that lacks strong warm or cool undertones, allowing it to act as a versatile anchor. Because of this neutrality, it sits comfortably alongside both navy and terracotta without clashing.
Is Cerebral Grey readable on white or black?
Cerebral Grey has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.07:1 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.