#C2E3F0 Hex Color
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#c2e3f0 is a very light, low-saturation cyan with a cool, airy finish. Its pale value suggests freedom and trust while keeping interfaces refreshing and easy to scan. Use it as a supporting background for technology, aerospace, or productivity designs, pairing it with charcoal for readable text. The hex code #c2e3f0 provides about 15.5:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #c2e3f0
What is #c2e3f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2e3f0 is rgb(194, 227, 240), in HSL hsl(197, 61%, 85%) and in CMYK 19%, 5%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #c2e3f0?
For a clean technology palette, pair #c2e3f0 with charcoal text and restrained navy or muted cyan accents; the pale cyan background stays airy while darker hues add structure and readable contrast.
Does #c2e3f0 read as warm or cool?
#c2e3f0 reads as a cool color because its pale cyan hue carries blue-green undertones rather than yellow or red warmth. Its low saturation softens that coolness, giving interfaces a calm, open feel instead of a sharp or icy appearance.
Is #c2e3f0 readable on white or black?
#c2e3f0 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.53:1 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.