#C0E5E2 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached teal sits at the intersection of cyan and sky blue with a high lightness value. The hex code #c0e5e2 functions best as a minimalist background where it provides an airy, clean base. Because it is highly unsaturated, it pairs well with deep charcoal accents to improve legibility. While crisp against black text, be cautious using it as a primary UI element, as it can appear washed out.
Questions about #c0e5e2
What is #c0e5e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0e5e2 is rgb(192, 229, 226), in HSL hsl(175, 42%, 83%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 1%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #c0e5e2 for professional design?
Because #c0e5e2 is so pale and unsaturated, it requires high-contrast partners to maintain legibility. Pair this shade with charcoal or deep navy text for a sharp, modern look that prevents the UI from appearing washed out or weak.
Is #c0e5e2 suitable for primary UI elements or text?
This color functions best as an airy, clean background rather than a primary UI element or text color. Since #c0e5e2 has a very high lightness value, it will likely fail accessibility standards for readability if used as a foreground color.
Is #c0e5e2 readable on white or black?
#c0e5e2 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.54:1 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.