Piedmont Color – #c2cec5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Piedmont color hex code is #c2cec5, and it is composed of 76% red, 81% green and 77% blue.
Piedmont is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Piedmont color (#c2cec5) against dark backgrounds.

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Piedmont Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Piedmont, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c2cec5 |
| RGB | rgb(194,206,197) |
| HSL | hsl(135,10.9%,78.4%) |
| CMYK | 6, 0, 4, 19 |
| HSV | 135, 6, 81 |
| RGB % | 76, 81, 77 |
| XYZ | 54.4, 59.6, 61.5 |
| LAB | 81.6, -5.6, 3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.62 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.93 (passes WCAG AA) |









