#C4D9F0 Hex Color
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Far from a vivid sky blue, #c4d9f0 is a pale, gray-toned blue with a steady, dependable feel. Its low saturation makes it a strong UI background, where black text reaches about 14.5:1 contrast. It flatters deep navy and warm charcoal accents, but fades next to plain white, so keep darker neighbors close. The hex code #c4d9f0 reads responsible, not playful.
Questions about #c4d9f0
What is #c4d9f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4d9f0 is rgb(196, 217, 240), in HSL hsl(211, 59%, 85%) and in CMYK 18%, 10%, 0%, 6%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4d9f0?
Deep navy and warm charcoal give #c4d9f0 the contrast it lacks, while a muted terracotta accent adds warmth without clashing. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, where its pale tone nearly disappears.
Is #c4d9f0 readable on white or black?
#c4d9f0 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.53:1 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.