#C6D1D7 Hex Color
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This bleached, pale blue sits right on the edge of grey. It functions well as a clean background where you need low saturation. Because black text maintains high contrast against this light shade, it works beautifully for corporate UI and documentation interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a professional finish. The hex code for this color is #c6d1d7.
Questions about #c6d1d7
What is #c6d1d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6d1d7 is rgb(198, 209, 215), in HSL hsl(201, 18%, 81%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 16%.
What design style suits #c6d1d7 best?
This bleached blue excels in minimalist corporate interfaces and technical documentation where readability is paramount. Because it sits right on the edge of grey, it pairs perfectly with charcoal text to create a clean, professional hierarchy without visual strain.
Is #c6d1d7 readable on white or black?
#c6d1d7 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.50:1 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.