#C1D8DB Hex Color
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#c1d8db is a pale, muted cyan with soft gray undertones and a lightly bleached finish. Its airy character suits healthcare, aerospace, technology, and children’s interfaces, especially as a spacious background. Pair it with charcoal for clear text and gentle contrast, since black text reads well at about 14.1:1. The hex code for this delicate color is #c1d8db.
Questions about #c1d8db
What is #c1d8db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1d8db is rgb(193, 216, 219), in HSL hsl(187, 27%, 81%) and in CMYK 12%, 1%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c1d8db?
The pale cyan of #c1d8db pairs especially well with charcoal for clear text, while navy adds stronger definition and terracotta brings warmth to its cool, airy base.
Is #c1d8db a warm or cool color?
#c1d8db reads as a cool color because its cyan base and soft gray undertones lean away from yellow and red. Its muted, bleached quality keeps the coolness gentle rather than icy, making it suitable for calm interfaces.
Where does #c1d8db work well?
#c1d8db works well as a spacious background for healthcare, aerospace, technology, and children’s interfaces, where its pale cyan tone adds freshness without the visual intensity of brighter blue or green.
Is #c1d8db readable on white or black?
#c1d8db has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.11:1 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.