#C5DEFD Hex Color
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This airy, unsaturated blue leans cool and provides a gentle alternative to bright tones. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #c5defd serves as an excellent UI background for healthcare or finance apps. It can feel washed out when paired with white, so try using it alongside deep slate or charcoal to ground the palette and add necessary contrast.
Questions about #c5defd
What is #c5defd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5defd is rgb(197, 222, 253), in HSL hsl(213, 93%, 88%) and in CMYK 22%, 12%, 0%, 1%.
What design aesthetic works best with #c5defd?
#c5defd fits perfectly into clean, professional aesthetics like healthcare or financial applications. Its cool, unsaturated nature provides a soothing alternative to brighter blues, allowing users to focus on information without the eye strain often caused by high-saturation colors.
Is #c5defd readable on white or black?
#c5defd has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.24:1 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.