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Running Number
13,225,671
HEX
#C9CEC7
RGB
201, 206, 199
HSL
103°,7%,79%
HSV
103°,3%,81%
CMYK
2%,0%,3%,19%
Brightness
80%
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
#C9CEC7 sits at 103° on the color wheel, placing it in the chartreuse family of the neutral half of the spectrum. With 7% 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 201, 206, 199 produces a 13.14:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #C9CEC7 is a close cousin of CSS silver — about 18 units away from #C0C0C0. Designers reach for chartreuse 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 balanced cast tends to pair best with either warm or cool accents depending on the surrounding palette.
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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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