#C6D4E0 Hex Color
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#c6d4e0 is a pale, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a lightly bleached finish. Its low saturation creates an airy, dependable feel for healthcare, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant UI background with black text, which reaches about 13.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this delicate blue is #c6d4e0.
Questions about #c6d4e0
What is #c6d4e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6d4e0 is rgb(198, 212, 224), in HSL hsl(208, 30%, 83%) and in CMYK 12%, 5%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6d4e0?
#c6d4e0 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted blue-gray accents, which reinforce its cool, dependable character without adding harsh contrast. Use warmer neutrals such as sand or beige sparingly when you want to soften the interface.
Is #c6d4e0 readable on white or black?
#c6d4e0 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.89:1 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.