#C4F0F2 Hex Color
Airy and luminous pale cyan glow
This pale cyan is extremely unsaturated and luminous, offering an airy, delicate presence that feels clean and refreshing. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, #c4f0f2 works best as a large background base. Pair it with deep charcoal text to ensure maximum readability, as this combination provides the high contrast necessary for comfortable UI viewing without relying on standard white space.
Questions about #c4f0f2
What is #c4f0f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4f0f2 is rgb(196, 240, 242), in HSL hsl(183, 64%, 86%) and in CMYK 19%, 1%, 0%, 5%.
How should I use #c4f0f2 in user interface design?
The pale luminosity of #c4f0f2 makes it an excellent choice for full-page backgrounds where you need a calm, breathable layout. Because it is so light, you must pair it with high-contrast text, such as deep charcoal, to ensure your content remains accessible.
Does #c4f0f2 lean warm or cool?
This color sits firmly in the cool spectrum, carrying a crisp, icy cyan undertone that evokes a feeling of freshness. Its lack of saturation prevents it from feeling overwhelming, allowing it to act as a neutral base that cools down a design.
Is #c4f0f2 readable on white or black?
#c4f0f2 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.09:1 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.