#C5D4E8 Hex Color
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A pale, muted blue with a noticeable gray cast, #c5d4e8 feels light, clean, and gently faded. Its airy character suits healthcare, finance, government, and technology interfaces that need trust without visual weight. Use it as a dominant background, pairing it with charcoal text for clear contrast. The hex code #c5d4e8 supports small black body text at about a 14:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c5d4e8
What is #c5d4e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5d4e8 is rgb(197, 212, 232), in HSL hsl(214, 43%, 84%) and in CMYK 15%, 9%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c5d4e8?
#c5d4e8 pairs well with charcoal text and restrained warm accents because its cool, gray cast keeps stronger colors from feeling harsh, especially in interface backgrounds and editorial layouts. Add terracotta or burgundy sparingly when the design needs more visual energy.
Where does #c5d4e8 work best in a design?
#c5d4e8 works best for broad backgrounds, cards, and interface surfaces in healthcare, finance, government, and technology, where its pale blue tone feels clean and dependable without adding much visual weight to the overall design. Pair it with dark text and stronger accents.
Is #c5d4e8 readable on white or black?
#c5d4e8 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.95:1 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.