#CCCED3 Hex Color
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Pale grey with a faint blue undertone, #ccced3 sits just under white and reads clean and restrained. The hex code earns its keep as a supporting background in minimal interfaces, softening stark white without adding warmth. Black text on it reaches about 13.3:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable. It can look washed out beside pure white, so pair it with darker neighbors.
Questions about #ccced3
What is #ccced3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccced3 is rgb(204, 206, 211), in HSL hsl(223, 7%, 81%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #ccced3?
Pair #ccced3 with deep tones like navy or charcoal for clear contrast, since it reads washed out next to pure white. A warm accent like terracotta keeps the palette from feeling sterile.
Is #ccced3 readable on white or black?
#ccced3 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.33:1 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.