#C1DDDE Hex Color
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Bleached and delicate, #c1ddde is a pale cyan that mimics the clarity of an open sky. This airy, faded shade offers a refreshing feel that works well for minimalist interfaces and tech branding. It suggests cleanliness and quiet trust in any design. The hex code for this light, greyish cyan is #c1ddde.
Questions about #c1ddde
What is #c1ddde in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1ddde is rgb(193, 221, 222), in HSL hsl(182, 31%, 81%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #c1ddde?
This pale cyan works best alongside deep charcoal greys or muted navy blues to ground its lightness. Because the color is soft and airy, pairing it with warm, sandy beiges can create a balanced, coastal-inspired aesthetic for clean design projects.
Does #c1ddde function well as a text color?
No, this shade is far too light and lacks the necessary contrast to be used as primary body text against white backgrounds. It works effectively as a subtle background highlight or a border accent when you need a gentle, unobtrusive visual separator.
Is #c1ddde readable on white or black?
#c1ddde has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.66:1 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.