#C5EAFD Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel blue functions perfectly as a clean, reliable background for healthcare or technology interfaces. Its high lightness keeps designs airy and approachable without feeling overly childish. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, #c5eafd works well for readable body copy. Pair it with charcoal gray or deep navy to ground the softness of the hex code in a more professional context.
Questions about #c5eafd
What is #c5eafd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5eafd is rgb(197, 234, 253), in HSL hsl(200, 93%, 88%) and in CMYK 22%, 8%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #c5eafd for a professional look?
Pair #c5eafd with charcoal or deep navy to ground the softness of the pastel blue. These darker neutrals create a strong, readable contrast that keeps your interface design feeling sophisticated rather than washed out.
Is #c5eafd readable on white or black?
#c5eafd has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.56:1 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.