#C9C9C5
Light Gray
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About #C9C9C5 Light Gray
#C9C9C5 is a light gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 201 green, and 197 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 60°, 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 #C9C9C5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
60°
Hue
4%
Saturation
78%
Lightness
Light Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9C9C5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9C9C5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9C9C5 on White
Contrast Ratio1.66:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9C9C5 on Black
Contrast Ratio12.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9C9C5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9C9C5 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 201, 197) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 4%, 78%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 201, 197 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 78.8%, 77.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 2%, 21% |
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