#C2F5F9 Hex Color
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Reach for #c2f5f9 when a layout needs a light, airy wash, think baby product packaging, spring headers, or calm app backgrounds. Sky blue this pale is barely saturated, so it reads gentle and cool instead of bold. Its best role is a dominant base with dark type on top, since it washes out beside plain white. Black text on the hex code #c2f5f9 reaches about 17.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #c2f5f9
What is #c2f5f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2f5f9 is rgb(194, 245, 249), in HSL hsl(184, 82%, 87%) and in CMYK 22%, 2%, 0%, 2%.
What text color works best on #c2f5f9?
Black text is the clear winner, hitting about 17.7:1 contrast and clearing WCAG AA with plenty of room. Navy also works if you want a slightly softer look.
What colors pair well with #c2f5f9?
Warm earth tones keep it from feeling washed out. A muted terracotta or soft coral accent balances its cool cast, while deep charcoal adds structure to headings.
Is #c2f5f9 readable on white or black?
#c2f5f9 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.72:1 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.