#C5DFE8 Hex Color
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A pale, almost grey sky blue with a washed, glistening feel. #c5dfe8 reads airy and clean, which suits minimal layouts, open backgrounds, and tech interfaces. Its low saturation keeps it from competing with content, though it can look dull beside pure white, so give it structure through darker accents. Deep teal and charcoal flatter it well. The hex code #c5dfe8 is light enough that black text on top clears WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #c5dfe8
What is #c5dfe8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5dfe8 is rgb(197, 223, 232), in HSL hsl(195, 43%, 84%) and in CMYK 15%, 4%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5dfe8?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal give #c5dfe8 the contrast it lacks on its own. A warm accent like terracotta adds balance without clashing with its cool undertone.
Is #c5dfe8 readable on white or black?
#c5dfe8 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.09:1 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.