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Running Number
12,896,977
HEX
#C4CAD1
RGB
196, 202, 209
HSL
212°,12%,79%
HSV
212°,6%,82%
CMYK
6%,3%,0%,18%
Brightness
79%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#C4CAD1 sits at 212° on the color wheel, placing it in the azure family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 12% saturation and 79% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, very light tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 196, 202, 209 produces a 12.72:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #C4CAD1 is a close cousin of CSS silver — about 20 units away from #C0C0C0. Designers reach for azure hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want lift, air, and gentle emphasis. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
See how this color appears in real UI elements
Button (filled)
Badge
Progress Bar
Link Hover
Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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