#C3ECE3 Hex Color
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#c3ece3 is a pale, highly muted teal with a soft green undertone and a light, airy finish. Its delicate color supports clean, peaceful layouts for wellness, healthcare, spring, and baby products. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text; its brightness supports accessible body copy, while white text can lose definition.
Questions about #c3ece3
What is #c3ece3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3ece3 is rgb(195, 236, 227), in HSL hsl(167, 52%, 85%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 4%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #c3ece3 in a design palette?
The pale teal #c3ece3 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, warm ivory for softness, and muted terracotta for a restrained focal accent in brand or interface palettes with gentle contrast. Darker neutrals give its low saturation enough structure without overwhelming its airy character.
Is #c3ece3 readable on white or black?
#c3ece3 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.42:1 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.