#CCD8C3 Hex Color
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Not quite green and not quite gray, #ccd8c3 is a pale lime that sits right on the edge of both. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a soft, airy feel, best used as a dominant base with charcoal text for a 14.2:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with terracotta or warm wood tones so it doesn’t wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #ccd8c3
What is #ccd8c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccd8c3 is rgb(204, 216, 195), in HSL hsl(94, 21%, 81%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 10%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ccd8c3?
#ccd8c3 pairs well with terracotta and warm wood tones, which bring out its subtle green side. For a calmer palette, pair it with charcoal or deep navy text and accents.
Is #ccd8c3 a warm or cool color?
#ccd8c3 reads gently cool because its green base carries a gray undertone. The high lightness softens that coolness, so it feels airy rather than cold, especially next to warm neutrals.
Where does #ccd8c3 work best in a design?
#ccd8c3 works best as a dominant background color in minimal layouts, wellness branding, and nature-themed interfaces. Its low saturation makes it a safe base, but it can look flat as an accent against white.
Is #ccd8c3 readable on white or black?
#ccd8c3 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.17:1 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.