#C5C9D2 Hex Color
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This pale, ashy blue has a bleached appearance that leans heavily into grey. Because it is light and desaturated, #c5c9d2 serves as an excellent neutral background for minimalist UI designs where white feels too harsh. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy text for high readability. Its cool, restrained character makes it a natural fit for professional brands in finance or secure technology sectors.
Questions about #c5c9d2
What is #c5c9d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5c9d2 is rgb(197, 201, 210), in HSL hsl(222, 13%, 80%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 18%.
Does #c5c9d2 read as a warm or cool color?
This color sits firmly in the cool spectrum due to its blue-grey composition. Its restrained, ashy quality makes it feel clinical and calm rather than vibrant, which is why it works so effectively for secure technology or financial interfaces.
Is #c5c9d2 readable on white or black?
#c5c9d2 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.65:1 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.