#C2D9CF Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #c2d9cf is a pale teal with gray-green undertones and a light, airy finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a clean, delicate feel, making it effective as a generous background in healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and technology design. The hex code #c2d9cf supports clear black body text at about 14.1:1 contrast, though it can look washed out beside white.
Questions about #c2d9cf
What is #c2d9cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2d9cf is rgb(194, 217, 207), in HSL hsl(154, 23%, 81%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 5%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #c2d9cf?
Does #c2d9cf read as a warm or cool color?
#c2d9cf reads as a cool, pale teal because its green-blue base is softened by gray, creating a quiet, airy appearance rather than a bright tropical feel. It works well when a design needs freshness without strong saturation.
Is #c2d9cf readable on white or black?
#c2d9cf has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.12:1 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.