#C9C8CC

Color Details

HEX
#C9C8CC
RGB
rgb(201, 200, 204)
HSL
hsl(255, 4%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.62:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9c8cc
Contrast 12.62:1 AAA
White on #c9c8cc
Contrast 1.66:1 Fail
#c9c8cc on Black
Contrast 12.62:1 AAA
#c9c8cc on White
Contrast 1.66:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4d3d6
#dfdee0
#e9e9eb
#a1a0a3
#79787a
#505052

Complement & Analogous

#cbccc7
#cfbed5
#bec4d5

Triadic

#ccc8c7
#c7ccc8

Monochrome

#505052 #79787a #c9c8cc #dfdee0 #e9e9eb #f4f4f5

Analogous

#bec4d5 #d2d6e2 #c9c8cc #d9cbdd #cfbed5 #a698aa

Complementary Mix

#79787a #c9c8cc #dfdee0 #cbccc7 #dddedb #848581

Nearby Colors

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#c9c8dc

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About #C9C8CC

#C9C8CC converts to RGB(201, 200, 204) and HSL(255, 4%, 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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#C9C8CC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9C8CC?
RGB: 201, 200, 204. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 200, 204)
Is #C9C8CC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9C8CC?
Complement: #cbccc7.
Does #C9C8CC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.66:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.62:1 (AAA (normal text)).