#CCCEC8 Hex Color
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Pale grey with a slight green cast, #cccec8 is a faded neutral with low saturation and an airy, ashy finish. It works well as a dominant background in minimalist interfaces, architecture, and product design, especially with charcoal typography or dark wood accents. Black text remains highly readable at about 13.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #cccec8.
Questions about #cccec8
What is #cccec8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cccec8 is rgb(204, 206, 200), in HSL hsl(80, 6%, 80%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 3%, 19%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #cccec8 read warm or cool?
#cccec8 reads as a cool-leaning neutral because its faint green cast and low saturation temper the grey, creating an airy, ashy appearance rather than a creamy, beige-leaning neutral in most lighting. It can still soften a palette when paired with warm wood tones.
What colors pair well with #cccec8?
Is #cccec8 readable on white or black?
#cccec8 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.23:1 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.