#C3FBFF Hex Color
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Reach for #c3fbff when a layout needs a soft wash of cyan that stays readable. This pastel sky blue is nearly white, so it shines as a light background or large surface with dark text on top. Pair it with coral or slate for contrast. The hex code #c3fbff reads cool, fresh, and gently youthful.
Questions about #c3fbff
What is #c3fbff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3fbff is rgb(195, 251, 255), in HSL hsl(184, 100%, 88%) and in CMYK 24%, 2%, 0%, 0%.
What text color works best on #c3fbff?
Black text reads best on #c3fbff, with a contrast ratio of about 18.6:1, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Dark navy also works if you want a softer pairing.
What colors pair well with #c3fbff?
Deep coral and charcoal give #c3fbff the contrast it needs, since the color washes out next to plain white. Warm accents also keep its cool tone from feeling sterile.
Is #c3fbff readable on white or black?
#c3fbff has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.56:1 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.