#C4CED4 Hex Color
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#c4ced4 is a pale, faded blue with cool gray undertones and a light, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a clean, airy feel without the starkness of white. Use it as a supporting background for finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces. The hex code #c4ced4 also supports clear black body text with about 13.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #c4ced4
What is #c4ced4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4ced4 is rgb(196, 206, 212), in HSL hsl(203, 16%, 80%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #c4ced4?
For interfaces and editorial layouts, #c4ced4 pairs best with dark neutrals such as charcoal and deep navy, whose stronger value gives its pale, muted surface useful structure without making it feel heavy. Use it as a dominant background or supporting panel, then reserve stronger hues for buttons and alerts.
Is #c4ced4 readable on white or black?
#c4ced4 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.12:1 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.