#C0E1E1 Hex Color
A crisp and airy bleached sky blue
This pale, desaturated cyan reads like a bleached sky. Because of its high luminosity, #c0e1e1 functions best as a minimalist background rather than a primary branding color. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays for modern, high-contrast UI designs. Since black text provides a 15.1:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, it remains fully accessible for small body type.
Questions about #c0e1e1
What is #c0e1e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0e1e1 is rgb(192, 225, 225), in HSL hsl(180, 35%, 82%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 0%, 12%.
What design aesthetic suits the #c0e1e1 color profile?
This color excels in minimalist and clean interfaces where a light, non-distracting background is preferred. It mimics a bleached, morning sky, making it an ideal choice for wellness, medical, or tech brands that want to communicate clarity, calmness, and professionalism.
Is #c0e1e1 readable on white or black?
#c0e1e1 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.