#C3D5EA Hex Color
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The hex code #c3d5ea identifies a very light, heavily desaturated blue with a soft gray undertone. Its restrained color gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel, supporting trust without visual pressure. Use it as a secondary UI background or supporting brand tone, then add darker text and stronger accents for hierarchy. Black text reaches about 14.0:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c3d5ea
What is #c3d5ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3d5ea is rgb(195, 213, 234), in HSL hsl(212, 48%, 84%) and in CMYK 17%, 9%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #c3d5ea?
#c3d5ea pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta, which add readable contrast without overpowering its pale, gray-blue base, especially in restrained finance, healthcare, or technology layouts. Use it broadly as a background and reserve warmer accents for key details.
Is #c3d5ea readable on white or black?
#c3d5ea has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.02:1 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.