#C1CADB Hex Color
A cool, muted blue with ashy undertones
#c1cadb is a bleached, ashy blue with a distinct grey undertone. This muted shade offers a clean and fragile appearance, making it an excellent choice for minimal UI backgrounds where white feels too stark. Because it offers strong contrast with dark text, it remains highly readable for body content. Use this hex code as a neutral base to anchor professional tech or financial interfaces.
Questions about #c1cadb
What is #c1cadb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1cadb is rgb(193, 202, 219), in HSL hsl(219, 27%, 81%) and in CMYK 12%, 8%, 0%, 14%.
Is #c1cadb considered a warm or cool shade?
#c1cadb is a decidedly cool color, defined by its bleached, ashy blue appearance and prominent grey undertones. It lacks the yellow or red warmth of warmer neutrals, making it a reliable choice for clean, sterile, or calming digital environments.
Is #c1cadb readable on white or black?
#c1cadb has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.73:1 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.