#C3CEEB Hex Color
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#c3ceeb is a light, pastel blue with very low saturation and a soft blue-gray cast. Its high lightness creates a gentle, dependable mood suited to healthcare, finance, security, and spring layouts. Use it as a broad interface background, then add darker type or navy accents for definition. The hex code is #c3ceeb, and black text reaches about 13.3:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #c3ceeb
What is #c3ceeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3ceeb is rgb(195, 206, 235), in HSL hsl(223, 50%, 84%) and in CMYK 17%, 12%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #c3ceeb?
#c3ceeb pairs well with charcoal text, muted navy, and warm terracotta accents. Its pale, blue-gray base gives darker neutrals enough structure while a restrained warm accent prevents the palette from feeling washed out.
Is #c3ceeb readable on white or black?
#c3ceeb has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.34:1 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.