#C2D5FE Hex Color

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Light and heavily desaturated, #c2d5fe is a cool blue with a soft periwinkle cast. Its high lightness gives interfaces and spring layouts a gentle, youthful feel, while supporting trust in healthcare, finance, and security branding. Use it as a dominant background with dark navy text; black also reads clearly. The hex code is #c2d5fe.

Questions about #c2d5fe

What is #c2d5fe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2d5fe is rgb(194, 213, 254), in HSL hsl(221, 97%, 88%) and in CMYK 24%, 16%, 0%, 0%.
Which colors pair well with #c2d5fe?
#c2d5fe pairs well with navy, charcoal, and soft white, which balance its pale periwinkle cast in different ways; muted mauve and sage can add gentle contrast without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #c2d5fe readable on white or black?
#c2d5fe 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.