#C5E4EB Hex Color
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#c5e4eb is a pale, airy cyan with subtle grey undertones that give it a clean, technical feel. Because it is highly desaturated and light, it works best as a neutral background rather than a main accent. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast readability. The hex code for this delicate sky shade is #c5e4eb, which offers excellent contrast for standard black text.
Questions about #c5e4eb
What is #c5e4eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5e4eb is rgb(197, 228, 235), in HSL hsl(191, 49%, 85%) and in CMYK 16%, 3%, 0%, 8%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5e4eb?
#c5e4eb works best when balanced against strong, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep navy to establish clear visual hierarchy. Because the shade is so light, these darker tones ensure text remains readable while maintaining a sleek, professional aesthetic.
Is #c5e4eb readable on white or black?
#c5e4eb has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.67:1 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.