#C8C9CD

Color Details

HEX
#C8C9CD
RGB
rgb(200, 201, 205)
HSL
hsl(228, 5%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.69:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c8c9cd
Contrast 12.69:1 AAA
White on #c8c9cd
Contrast 1.65:1 Fail
#c8c9cd on Black
Contrast 12.69:1 AAA
#c8c9cd on White
Contrast 1.65:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d3d4d7
#dedfe1
#e9e9eb
#a0a1a4
#78797b
#505052

Complement & Analogous

#cccbc7
#c5bed5
#beced5

Triadic

#ccc7c8
#c8ccc7

Monochrome

#505052 #78797b #c8c9cd #dedfe1 #e9e9eb #f4f4f5

Analogous

#beced5 #d2dde2 #c8c9cd #d1cbdd #c5bed5 #9e98aa

Complementary Mix

#78797b #c8c9cd #dedfe1 #cccbc7 #dedddb #858481

Nearby Colors

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#c8c9ce
#c8c9bd
#c8c9dd

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About #C8C9CD

#C8C9CD converts to RGB(200, 201, 205) and HSL(228, 5%, 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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#C8C9CD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C8C9CD?
RGB: 200, 201, 205. Copy as CSS: rgb(200, 201, 205)
Is #C8C9CD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C8C9CD?
Complement: #cccbc7.
Does #C8C9CD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.65:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.69:1 (AAA (normal text)).