#C5DAD1 Hex Color
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Reach for #c5dad1 when a layout needs a background softer than plain white. The hex code reads as a pale, grayed teal, light and low in saturation, so it feels airy instead of cold. It holds up as a dominant base in wellness and healthcare design and pairs well with deep charcoal. Black text on top reaches about 14.3:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #c5dad1
What is #c5dad1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5dad1 is rgb(197, 218, 209), in HSL hsl(154, 22%, 81%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 4%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5dad1?
Deep charcoal, muted plum, and warm terracotta give #c5dad1 the contrast it lacks on its own. Its pale, grayed character means brighter teals can overpower it, so keep partner colors muted or clearly darker.
Is #c5dad1 readable on white or black?
#c5dad1 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.32:1 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.