#C1D9DE Hex Color
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#c1d9de is a pale, muted cyan with gray undertones and a lightly bleached finish. Its airy character suits spacious layouts, technology branding, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which achieves about 14.2:1 contrast. The hex code #c1d9de can look washed out beside pure white, so pair it with deeper neutrals.
Questions about #c1d9de
What is #c1d9de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1d9de is rgb(193, 217, 222), in HSL hsl(190, 31%, 81%) and in CMYK 13%, 2%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c1d9de?
#c1d9de pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted blue-green accents, which add depth without fighting its pale cyan base; warm sand or soft beige can introduce gentle contrast in spacious layouts.
Does #c1d9de read as warm or cool?
#c1d9de reads cool because its cyan base and gray undertones create an airy, slightly washed finish; it feels calm and spacious rather than vivid, making it suitable for clean interfaces, technology themes, and child-friendly designs.
Is #c1d9de readable on white or black?
#c1d9de has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.24:1 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.