#C5D2DF Hex Color

#c5d2df works best as a broad background with charcoal or navy text, while muted burgundy or terracotta can add measured contrast in buttons and accents without overpowering its pale, gray-blue base. Keep brighter whites limited because they can wash it out.

Black text has about a 13.7:1 contrast ratio against #c5d2df, so it exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text. Use dark text for small labels and paragraphs; pale text will lose clarity.