#C9C8C7
- Brightness
- 200.2
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 30°, 2%, 78%
- HSV V %
- 79%
- Lab
- 80.7, 0.2, 0.6
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 1%, 21%
- PNG size
- 5.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted warm hue
Black text
12.57:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.67:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (12.57:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #C9C8C7
Common Name: Grayish Silver
RGB: (201, 200, 199)
HSL: (0°, 1%, 79%)
Contrast Ratio vs White: 13.7:1 (AA Pass)
Contrast Ratio vs Black: 7.2:1 (AA Pass)
Mood Blurb: This subtle grayish silver evokes calmness and neutrality, often favored for modern, minimalist designs. It doesn't demand attention but instead blends harmoniously with its surroundings, offering a sense of balance. It's a color that pairs well with most palettes, creating serene and sophisticated environments.
Notable Matches:
- Australian Standard AS2700 N23 - Neutral Grey - #C4C8C6 (ΔE=1.95)
- BS 2660 - Steel Blue - #BEC9CC (ΔE=4.79)
- Munsell N 8/ (Neutral Value Scale) - #CBCAC9 (ΔE=0.72)
- Pantone FHI 13-4104 TPG - Antarctica - #C9C9C8 (ΔE=0.46)
- RAL 000 80 00 - Telegrey 4 - #CACACA (ΔE=0.93)
Why Designers Use It:
- This neutral, light gray is highly versatile, fitting a range of industries from interior design to automotive manufacturing. It has a timeless quality, making it ideal for spaces that need a calm, sophisticated backdrop. Notably, it's popular in tech and electronics for its sleek, modern appearance, often used in product design and UI themes.
- It has a minimalist aesthetic, typically associated with modern, urban styles. Many design systems adopt this gray to create clean and open environments, encouraging focus and clarity. Its understated nature makes it an excellent choice in commercial spaces and work environments.
- The subtlety of #C9C8C7 makes it a preferred color in places requiring quiet, neutral tones such as hospitals, libraries, and educational institutions. It’s often used in corporate branding where professionalism and neutrality are key qualities.
- In the automotive world, its light gray tone can be found in interiors of high-end vehicles where sleekness and understated elegance are paramount. It's also used in road safety and signage to maintain a clear, clean presentation without being visually overwhelming.
- This color is considered to symbolize stability, neutrality, and sophistication, often associated with high-quality materials like polished stones and metals, making it an ideal color for products with a modern or luxury appeal.