#C1D6EB Hex Color
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A very light, muted blue with a soft gray cast, #c1d6eb feels orderly, dependable, and calm. Its low saturation suits security, healthcare, finance, and technology interfaces without demanding attention. Use it as a dominant background with navy or charcoal accents; black text remains highly legible, with about a 14.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this pale blue is #c1d6eb.
Questions about #c1d6eb
What is #c1d6eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1d6eb is rgb(193, 214, 235), in HSL hsl(210, 51%, 84%) and in CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #c1d6eb?
Navy, charcoal, and muted blue-gray pair well with #c1d6eb, creating readable contrast while preserving its calm, orderly feel; white keeps the palette airy, while a restrained terracotta accent can prevent the design from feeling too cool.
Does #c1d6eb read as a warm or cool color?
#c1d6eb reads as a cool color because its pale blue base and soft gray cast reduce warmth, giving it a clean, composed appearance across screens and printed surfaces without feeling stark. It suits quiet, dependable layouts better than designs that need warmth or high energy.
Is #c1d6eb readable on white or black?
#c1d6eb has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.08:1 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.