Light Gray & White, Gray Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F5F5F5;
--color-2: #F5F5F5;
--color-3: #C5CAD0;
--color-4: #847272;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F5F5F5',
'palette-2': '#F5F5F5',
'palette-3': '#C5CAD0',
'palette-4': '#847272',
}
const palette = [
'#F5F5F5',
'#F5F5F5',
'#C5CAD0',
'#847272',
];
$color-1: #F5F5F5;
$color-2: #F5F5F5;
$color-3: #C5CAD0;
$color-4: #847272;
This is a neutral, soft, muted 3-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a neutral, soft, muted 3-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Light Gray (#C5CAD0) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 6% and lightness of 75%. It makes a clean, flexible base for minimal, content-focused designs.
The colors in this palette
White #F5F5F5
rgb(245, 245, 245) · hsl(0, 0%, 96%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Gray #C5CAD0
rgb(197, 202, 208) · hsl(213, 10%, 79%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Gray #847272
rgb(132, 114, 114) · hsl(0, 7%, 48%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Accessibility & contrast
Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5F5F5 | #847272 | 4.16:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C5CAD0 | #847272 | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #C5CAD0 | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — White (#F5F5F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Gray (#847272): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Gray (#C5CAD0): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Gray (#847272): a secondary highlight for badges and details
Colors that pair with this palette
Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Light Gray tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.
Frequently asked questions
What colours are in this palette?
This palette has 3 colours: White (#F5F5F5), Light Gray (#C5CAD0) and Gray (#847272).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is largely neutral, built from low-saturation tones that stay flexible and understated.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #F5F5F5, #C5CAD0 and #847272. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
The colours are fairly close in contrast, so pair them carefully for text — put a very light or very dark colour behind body text, and check the contrast table above.