Color #C5C5C9

Color Code #C5C5C9

A precise look at this Neutral color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

NeutralLight

Color preview#C5C5C9

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#C5C5C9

RGB

rgb(197, 197, 201)

HSL

hsl(240 3.57% 78.04%)

HSV

hsv(240 1.99% 78.82%)

CMYKApproximate

1.99%, 1.99%, 0%, 21.18%

Relative luminance0.56020—1

Contrast with white1.72:1WCAG

Contrast with black12.2:1WCAG

Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample1.72:1

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Readable text sample12.2:1

AA ✓AAA ✓

Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This light Neutral tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #C5C5C9 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

Complementary palette

#C5C5C9 #C9C9C5

Analogous palette

#C5C7C9 #C5C5C9 #C7C5C9

Triadic palette

#C5C5C9 #C9C5C5 #C5C9C5

Monochrome scale

#222225 #4A4A4F #717179 #9B9BA2 #C5C5C9 #E5E5E6

Complementary#C9C9C5View color Inverted#3A3A36View color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #C5C5C9;
  background-color: #C5C5C91A;
  border-color: #C5C5C9;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #C5C5C9?

This color is RGB(197, 197, 201).

What is the HSL value of #C5C5C9?

Its value is HSL(240°, 3.57%, 78.04%).

Is #C5C5C9 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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CSS code example

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