#C4D6EF Hex Color
Powder-Soft Blue With a Gray Core
Reach for #c4d6ef when a dashboard, form, or healthcare interface needs a background softer than plain white. This pale blue is heavily desaturated, with a gray undertone that reads calm and dependable rather than playful. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 14.2:1 contrast. The hex code #c4d6ef works best as a dominant base, anchored by deep navy accents.
Questions about #c4d6ef
What is #c4d6ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4d6ef is rgb(196, 214, 239), in HSL hsl(215, 57%, 85%) and in CMYK 18%, 10%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #c4d6ef?
Deep navy and charcoal make the strongest partners, giving this pale blue the anchor it lacks on its own. One warm accent like terracotta keeps the palette from turning cold.
Is #c4d6ef readable on white or black?
#c4d6ef has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.21:1 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.