#C3D6D4 Hex Color

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#c3d6d4 is a pale, desaturated teal with strong grey undertones. It feels airy and clean, making it a reliable base for minimalist interface design or wellness branding. It maintains a 13.9:1 contrast ratio with black text, ensuring excellent readability for body copy. Use the hex code #c3d6d4 in moderation as a full background, as it can appear slightly washed out next to pure white elements.

Questions about #c3d6d4

What is #c3d6d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3d6d4 is rgb(195, 214, 212), in HSL hsl(174, 19%, 80%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 1%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #c3d6d4?
Because #c3d6d4 is a cool, muted teal, it works beautifully alongside deeper, neutral anchors to create balance. Try pairing it with charcoal for high-contrast, professional text or a deep navy to emphasize the cool, aquatic undertones of the palette.
Is #c3d6d4 readable on white or black?
#c3d6d4 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.88:1 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.