#C0E3E8 Hex Color
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Light and heavily desaturated, #c0e3e8 is a pale cyan with a clean, airy feel. Its delicate blue-green cast suits open layouts, children’s products, technology, and aerospace branding. Use the hex code #c0e3e8 as a generous UI background with dark text. Black text reaches about 15.4:1 contrast, while white text can look washed out.
Questions about #c0e3e8
What is #c0e3e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0e3e8 is rgb(192, 227, 232), in HSL hsl(188, 47%, 83%) and in CMYK 17%, 2%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c0e3e8?
#c0e3e8 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents, which ground its pale cyan base without making it feel harsh. Warm neutrals such as cream or sand can add balance when a softer, more welcoming palette is needed.
Does #c0e3e8 work with dark or light text?
For #c0e3e8, use black or very dark text for strong readability; its light cyan surface provides about a 15.4:1 contrast ratio with black, while white text has weak contrast and is unsuitable for normal-size body copy.
Where does #c0e3e8 work best in design?
Use #c0e3e8 for spacious UI backgrounds, children’s products, technology interfaces, and aerospace branding when you want a clean, open mood. Pair it with dark text and stronger accent colors for readable controls, headings, and calls to action.
Is #c0e3e8 readable on white or black?
#c0e3e8 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.39:1 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.