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Retro Light Gray
Retro Light Gray
#CED4DAClick to copy
Retro Light Gray Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(206, 212, 218)Copy
HSLhsl(210, 14%, 83%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(210, 6%, 85%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 15%)Copy
Retro Light Gray Color Schemes
Complementary
#CED4DA
Click to copy#DAD4CE
Click to copyAnalogous
#CEDADA
Click to copy#CECEDA
Click to copySplit Complementary
#DACECE
Click to copy#DADACE
Click to copyMonochromatic
#CED4DA
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#94A1AE
Click to copy#5F6E7D
Click to copy#333B43
Click to copyRetro Light Gray WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.49 : 1
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Black background #000000
14.05 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.37 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
8.46 : 1
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Retro Light Gray Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Retro Light Gray Color Introduction
Definition
Retro Light Gray (HEX #CED4DA) has the RGB value rgb(206, 212, 218), the HSL value hsl(210°, 14%, 83%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 15%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Retro Light Gray is #DAD4CE, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CEDADA and #CECEDA that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#DACECE, #DADACE) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Retro Light Gray uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Retro Light Gray has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 against white and 14.05:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Retro Light Gray has a lightness of 83% and a saturation of 14%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The color of the stone-paved road in Kiki's Delivery Service — retro and soft, evoking a quiet street.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Retro Light Gray tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Retro Light Gray is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Retro Light Gray Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
