#CECFCE
- Brightness
- 206.6
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 120°, 1%, 81%
- HSV V %
- 81%
- Lab
- 83.0, -0.5, 0.4
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 0%, 19%
- PNG size
- 4.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted cool hue
Black text
13.44:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.56:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (13.44:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #CECFCE
Common Name: Light Grey
RGB: (206, 207, 206)
HSL: (210°, 1%, 81%)
Contrast vs White: 20.7 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 13.7 (AA Pass)
Mood: #CECFCE is a soft and neutral grey, evoking calmness and simplicity. Its understated tone makes it ideal for minimalistic designs and settings requiring subtle elegance. This shade is often used in spaces and materials where neutrality is important, providing a peaceful backdrop without overwhelming other elements.
Notable Matches:
- Behr Paint - White Metal #CFD0CF
- Jotun Paint - Empire #CBCBC8
- Federal Standard 595c - Light grey 507 #CED0CB
- Sikkens 5051 - On.00.76 #CECFCE (Exact Match)
Why Designers Use It:
- Neutrality & Versatility: #CECFCE is often chosen by designers for its neutrality. It serves as a great background color or base that complements a wide range of other colors, making it perfect for modern, minimalist interiors, architecture, and industrial design.
- Trendy & Timeless: This grey hue remains popular in both contemporary and classic design spaces. It's a color that adapts well over time, maintaining its relevance in various design contexts from corporate to residential projects.
- Regional Affiliation: Commonly used in Scandinavian and minimalist design, it reflects a cultural affinity for simple, functional aesthetics. It’s particularly effective in Nordic regions where clean and natural tones dominate interior design trends.
- Industry Use: The color is often applied in paint for interiors, building materials, and modern furniture design. It’s seen in everything from automotive interiors to product packaging and digital interface designs, making it an all-encompassing choice across multiple industries.
- Natural and Industrial Origins: Often associated with industrial materials like concrete and steel, #CECFCE’s origins can be linked to both natural stones and artificial elements like paint, which provides an industrial look while maintaining soft, neutral undertones.