#C4C9CD

Color Details

HEX
#C4C9CD
RGB
rgb(196, 201, 205)
HSL
hsl(207, 8%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.58:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c4c9cd
Contrast 12.58:1 AAA
White on #c4c9cd
Contrast 1.67:1 Fail
#c4c9cd on Black
Contrast 12.58:1 AAA
#c4c9cd on White
Contrast 1.67:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d0d4d7
#dcdfe1
#e7e9eb
#9da1a4
#76797b
#4e5052

Complement & Analogous

#cec9c5
#bebfd5
#bed5d4

Triadic

#cec5ca
#cacec5

Monochrome

#4e5052 #76797b #c4c9cd #dcdfe1 #e7e9eb #f3f4f5

Analogous

#bed5d4 #d2e2e1 #c4c9cd #cbccdd #bebfd5 #9899aa

Complementary Mix

#76797b #c4c9cd #dcdfe1 #cec9c5 #dfdcd9 #868380

Nearby Colors

#c4c9cc
#c4c9ce
#c4c9bd
#c4c9dd

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About #C4C9CD

#C4C9CD converts to RGB(196, 201, 205) and HSL(207, 8%, 79%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#C4C9CD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C4C9CD?
RGB: 196, 201, 205. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 201, 205)
Is #C4C9CD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C4C9CD?
Complement: #cec9c5.
Does #C4C9CD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.67:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.58:1 (AAA (normal text)).