#C4E8FF Hex Color
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#c4e8ff is an airy, desaturated blue that leans into a clean, gentle aesthetic. Its extreme lightness makes it a functional choice for UI backgrounds, where black text maintains excellent readability. To keep this pale shade from feeling washed out on screen, pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for balance. The hex code for this soft, professional blue is #c4e8ff.
Questions about #c4e8ff
What is #c4e8ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4e8ff is rgb(196, 232, 255), in HSL hsl(203, 100%, 88%) and in CMYK 23%, 9%, 0%, 0%.
Which color combinations work best with #c4e8ff?
Is #c4e8ff a warm or cool blue tone?
The color #c4e8ff is firmly a cool-toned blue, though its extreme lightness and low saturation make it feel more neutral than a vibrant azure. It maintains a crisp, professional feeling that works effectively in clinical, corporate, or minimalist digital spaces.
Is #c4e8ff readable on white or black?
#c4e8ff has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.33:1 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.