#C5F2FA Hex Color
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#c5f2fa is an airy, luminous cyan with very low saturation. Because this shade is so light, it functions best as a fresh UI background rather than a main brand color. It offers excellent legibility for black text, allowing you to use it for large interface areas without losing clarity. Pair this tone with deep charcoals to create a modern, high-contrast look that feels both professional and clean.
Questions about #c5f2fa
What is #c5f2fa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5f2fa is rgb(197, 242, 250), in HSL hsl(189, 84%, 88%) and in CMYK 21%, 3%, 0%, 2%.
How should I use #c5f2fa in a UI design?
#c5f2fa functions best as a soft background color for large interface areas rather than a primary brand color. Its high luminosity provides a clean, modern canvas that maintains excellent legibility for charcoal or dark gray text.
What colors pair well with #c5f2fa?
Pair #c5f2fa with deep, saturated neutrals like charcoal or navy to anchor its airy quality. These high-contrast combinations create a professional, balanced aesthetic that prevents the interface from feeling too washed out or overly sterile.
Is #c5f2fa readable on white or black?
#c5f2fa has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.45:1 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.