#C5CBD6 Hex Color
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#c5cbd6 is a pale, desaturated blue with soft gray undertones and a bleached, airy appearance. Its delicate character suits healthcare, finance, security, and minimalist interface backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy, since it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #c5cbd6 provides strong contrast for black body text.
Questions about #c5cbd6
What is #c5cbd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5cbd6 is rgb(197, 203, 214), in HSL hsl(219, 17%, 81%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #c5cbd6 read as a warm or cool color?
#c5cbd6 reads as a cool color because its pale blue base is softened by gray, creating a restrained, airy feel rather than a warm or creamy one. It works well for calm digital interfaces and clean professional layouts.
What colors pair well with #c5cbd6?
Is #c5cbd6 readable on white or black?
#c5cbd6 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.88:1 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.