#C2D9FC Hex Color
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This airy pastel blue sits on the cooler side of the spectrum with very low saturation. Because it is light and clean, the hex code #c2d9fc works best as a primary background color for modern UI, especially when paired with charcoal text for high readability. While it feels approachable, avoid using it for small type on white, as the lack of contrast can make it wash out.
Questions about #c2d9fc
What is #c2d9fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2d9fc is rgb(194, 217, 252), in HSL hsl(216, 91%, 87%) and in CMYK 23%, 14%, 0%, 1%.
What design elements pair well with #c2d9fc?
The light, airy nature of #c2d9fc works best as a background color for minimalist interfaces. To ensure high readability, use it alongside deep charcoal or dark navy text for contrast, as this shade is too light for white text.
Is #c2d9fc readable on white or black?
#c2d9fc has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.62:1 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.