#C5CAD0 Hex Color
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A pale, ashy blue, #c5cad0 offers a neutral alternative to sterile white. This faded tone provides high contrast for black typography, making it an excellent choice for clean, minimal UI backgrounds. Because it sits between grey and blue, it lacks the warmth of typical pastels. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a professional, tech-focused interface. The hex code for this desaturated blue is #c5cad0.
Questions about #c5cad0
What is #c5cad0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5cad0 is rgb(197, 202, 208), in HSL hsl(213, 10%, 79%) and in CMYK 5%, 3%, 0%, 18%.
Is #c5cad0 considered a warm or cool color?
#c5cad0 sits firmly in the cool spectrum, balancing gray and blue to create a detached, professional temperature. It lacks the yellow or red undertones found in warmer neutrals, making it ideal for interfaces that require a calm, clinical, or tech-focused aesthetic.
What colors pair well with #c5cad0 for a UI design?
Is #c5cad0 readable on white or black?
#c5cad0 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.73:1 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.