#C8C9BD

Color Details

HEX
#C8C9BD
RGB
rgb(200, 201, 189)
HSL
hsl(65, 10%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.55:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c8c9bd
Contrast 12.55:1 AAA
White on #c8c9bd
Contrast 1.67:1 Fail
#c8c9bd on Black
Contrast 12.55:1 AAA
#c8c9bd on White
Contrast 1.67:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d3d4ca
#dedfd7
#e9e9e5
#a0a197
#787971
#50504c

Complement & Analogous

#bdbcc8
#c0cfb4
#cfc4b4

Triadic

#bcc7c8
#c8bcc7

Monochrome

#50504c #787971 #c8c9bd #dedfd7 #e9e9e5 #f4f4f2

Analogous

#cfc4b4 #ddd6cb #c8c9bd #cdd9c3 #c0cfb4 #9aa690

Complementary Mix

#787971 #c8c9bd #dedfd7 #bdbcc8 #d4d3db #7b7a82

Nearby Colors

#c8c9bc
#c8c9be
#c8c9ad
#c8c9cd

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About #C8C9BD

#C8C9BD converts to RGB(200, 201, 189) and HSL(65, 10%, 76%). 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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#C8C9BD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C8C9BD?
RGB: 200, 201, 189. Copy as CSS: rgb(200, 201, 189)
Is #C8C9BD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C8C9BD?
Complement: #bdbcc8.
Does #C8C9BD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.67:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.55:1 (AAA (normal text)).