#C3E5E2 Hex Color

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#c3e5e2 is a bleached, unsaturated cyan with a delicate, airy quality. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, it functions best as a large-scale background where it provides a clean, open feel without overwhelming the viewer. This hex code pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep plums, which ground the lightness. It maintains high legibility for black text.

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What is #c3e5e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c3e5e2 is rgb(195, 229, 226), in HSL hsl(175, 40%, 83%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 1%, 10%.

What colors pair well with #c3e5e2?

#c3e5e2 works best when grounded by darker, weightier tones that prevent it from feeling too washed out. You will find it creates a sophisticated contrast when paired with charcoal for text or deep plum for accent shapes and call-to-action buttons.

Is #c3e5e2 readable on white or black?

#c3e5e2 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.62:1 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.

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