#C7C6C4
- Brightness
- 198.1
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 40°, 3%, 77%
- HSV V %
- 78%
- Lab
- 79.9, 0.0, 1.1
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 1%, 2%, 22%
- PNG size
- 5.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted warm hue
Recommended text: Black (12.30:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #C7C6C4
Common Name: Neutral Grey
RGB: (199, 198, 196)
HSL: (60, 2%, 78%)
Contrast vs White: 47.5 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 17.1 (AA Fail)
Mood Blurb
This muted shade of grey evokes a feeling of calmness and neutrality. It is often associated with modern minimalism and subtle elegance, lending itself well to contemporary design. Its soft appearance makes it a versatile choice for spaces that require a serene, understated backdrop.
Close Named Matches
- Vista Paternoster: #C7C6C4
- Hallman Lindsay Paternoster: #C7C7C6
- British Standard Light Aircraft Grey: #BEC0B8
- Pantone Lunar Rock: #C5C5C5
Why Designers Use It
Designers gravitate toward this color for its neutrality and ability to serve as a calm, balancing element in various contexts. Its gentle, non-invasive hue allows other, bolder colors to take center stage while providing a stable and cohesive aesthetic. It's especially prevalent in industries like interior design, branding for luxury products, and tech packaging, where minimalism and sleekness are desired. Furthermore, the color has a broad cultural appeal, seen in both modern Scandinavian interiors and high-end automotive designs.
Additionally, #C7C6C4 serves as a favored backdrop in tech-oriented designs, providing a sophisticated, unobtrusive foundation for digital interfaces and modern web layouts. It’s also becoming popular in eco-friendly product designs, often used to symbolize understated, sustainable elegance.