#C6D0D4 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #c6d0d4 graphic
#c6d0d4 is a pale, muted cyan with a soft gray cast and a faded, airy appearance. Its delicate lightness suggests cleanliness, openness, and trust without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant background in minimalist interfaces, aerospace branding, or children’s products. Black text provides strong readability. The hex code is #c6d0d4.

Questions about #c6d0d4

What is #c6d0d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6d0d4 is rgb(198, 208, 212), in HSL hsl(197, 14%, 80%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #c6d0d4?
#c6d0d4 pairs well with charcoal text, navy accents, and muted terracotta or burgundy for contrast, while white and soft gray preserve its airy feel without overpowering its pale cyan base.
Does #c6d0d4 read as warm or cool?
#c6d0d4 reads as a cool color because its cyan base is softened by a neutral gray cast; its pale, low-saturation appearance feels clean, calm, and open rather than icy or vivid. Use it when you want softness without a warm beige undertone.
Is #c6d0d4 readable on white or black?
#c6d0d4 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.37:1 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.