#C5CECF
- Brightness
- 203.5
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 186°, 9%, 79%
- HSV V %
- 81%
- Lab
- 82.1, -2.9, -1.6
- CMYK (%)
- 5%, 0%, 0%, 19%
- PNG size
- 4.7 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted cool hue
Recommended text: Black (13.10:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #C5CECF
Common Name: Trumatch 29-g4
RGB: (197, 206, 207)
HSL: (180°, 5%, 81%)
Contrast Ratios:
vs White: 13.5:1 (AA Pass)
vs Black: 1.4:1 (Fail)
Mood: A soft, calming hue, often associated with tranquility and understated elegance. It's commonly used in interior design and art for creating peaceful and harmonious environments, blending seamlessly into both modern and classic styles.
Close Named Matches
- Trumatch 29-g4: #C5CECF (ΔE=0.00)
- Australian Standard N23 Neutral Grey: #C4C8C6 (ΔE=3.01)
- Behr Light French Gray: #C8CECE (ΔE=1.20)
- Dulux Blue Mink / Silver Haze: #C5CDCB (ΔE=1.66)
- Munsell 10b 8/1.0: #C5CDCF (ΔE=0.70)
Why Designers Use It
Designers gravitate toward this shade for its versatile and neutral quality, often incorporating it into minimalist and modern aesthetics. The color evokes a sense of calm and neutrality, which is perfect for backgrounds or accent pieces. It’s frequently seen in both corporate and residential design projects, offering a sophisticated, unobtrusive atmosphere. Its subdued nature makes it suitable for a wide range of industries including architecture, interior design, and even fashion. The subtle cool tones of this color are often inspired by natural elements like sky and water, adding a serene, organic touch to spaces. It’s trendy yet timeless, aligning with modern Scandinavian design principles and widely used in digital interfaces where clarity and simplicity are paramount.