#C5C5C9
Light Gray
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About #C5C5C9 Light Gray
#C5C5C9 is a light gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 197 red, 197 green, and 201 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 78%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #C5C5C9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
4%
Saturation
78%
Lightness
Light Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C5C5C9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C5C5C9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C5C5C9 on White
Contrast Ratio1.72:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C5C5C9 on Black
Contrast Ratio12.2:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C5C5C9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C5C5C9 |
| RGB | rgb(197, 197, 201) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 4%, 78%) |
| RGB Decimal | 197, 197, 201 |
| RGB Percent | 77.3%, 77.3%, 78.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 2%, 2%, 0%, 21% |
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