#C2D4E4 Hex Color
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Faded denim comes close: #c2d4e4 is a pale blue with a gray undertone. Its low saturation and high lightness keep it airy, which suits minimal UI backgrounds and open layouts. It can wash out next to pure white, so anchor it with deep navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it at roughly 13.8:1 contrast. The hex code #c2d4e4 also fits finance and healthcare palettes that want a softer touch.
Questions about #c2d4e4
What is #c2d4e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2d4e4 is rgb(194, 212, 228), in HSL hsl(208, 39%, 83%) and in CMYK 15%, 7%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #c2d4e4?
Deep navy and charcoal ground #c2d4e4, while a warm accent like terracotta keeps it from reading cold. Skip pale grays nearby, since they tend to blend into it.
Is #c2d4e4 readable on white or black?
#c2d4e4 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.83:1 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.