#C4D6E6 Hex Color
An airy and professional bleached blue
This pale, bleached blue carries a delicate and airy quality. Because it feels clean and professional, it works well for minimalist backgrounds in finance, technology, or healthcare branding. The shade suggests reliability and trust without overwhelming the design. The hex code for this light, greyish blue is #c4d6e6.
Questions about #c4d6e6
What is #c4d6e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4d6e6 is rgb(196, 214, 230), in HSL hsl(208, 40%, 84%) and in CMYK 15%, 7%, 0%, 10%.
What design aesthetic works best with #c4d6e6?
This color excels in minimalist and corporate interfaces where clarity is paramount. Because it conveys reliability and a clean, airy feeling, it is an ideal choice for technology, healthcare, or financial branding that requires a non-intrusive, professional background tone.
Does this shade of blue read warm or cool?
This color sits on the cooler end of the spectrum, though its muted grey undertones prevent it from feeling icy or clinical. It functions as a neutral blue that creates a calming effect without clashing with warmer accent colors.
Is #c4d6e6 readable on white or black?
#c4d6e6 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.10:1 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.