#C4EFFD Hex Color
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This luminous pastel cyan is exceptionally light and airy. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a soft background or a gentle supporting tone in UI design. It pairs well with slate gray for a clean, professional look. The hex code for this color is #c4effd, which offers enough contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #c4effd
What is #c4effd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4effd is rgb(196, 239, 253), in HSL hsl(195, 93%, 88%) and in CMYK 23%, 6%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #c4effd for UI design?
#c4effd works best when grounded by neutral, darker tones that provide visual weight. Pairing it with a slate gray or deep charcoal creates a sophisticated, balanced interface that allows the pastel cyan to feel clean rather than washed out.
Is #c4effd readable on white or black?
#c4effd has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.11:1 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.