#C2D4CB Hex Color
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This pale, muted teal leans heavily into grey, offering a sterile and airy quality. It functions best as a soft background color for minimalism or healthcare UI, where cleanliness is the priority. Because it provides excellent contrast for black text, you can use it for large body copy without sacrificing readability. The hex code for this desaturated shade is #c2d4cb.
Questions about #c2d4cb
What is #c2d4cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2d4cb is rgb(194, 212, 203), in HSL hsl(150, 17%, 80%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 4%, 17%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where does #c2d4cb work best in design?
#c2d4cb functions exceptionally well as a neutral background for interface design where you need to maintain readability for black text. Its desaturated, airy quality provides a clinical and organized feel suitable for medical websites, documentation hubs, or clean minimalist applications.
What colors pair well with #c2d4cb?
You can anchor #c2d4cb using a deep charcoal for high-contrast typography, or pair it with warm terracotta to add a necessary touch of organic warmth. Because this color is so muted, it benefits from either very dark neutrals or saturated accent colors to prevent the design from feeling too washed out.
Is #c2d4cb readable on white or black?
#c2d4cb has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.57:1 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.