#C6D6DE Hex Color
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#c6d6de is a pale, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a softly bleached finish. Its light, low-saturation character suggests cleanliness, trust, and control, making it a strong base for healthcare, finance, technology, and open-space interfaces. Pair it with navy or charcoal; black text achieves about 14.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #c6d6de.
Questions about #c6d6de
What is #c6d6de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6d6de is rgb(198, 214, 222), in HSL hsl(200, 27%, 82%) and in CMYK 11%, 4%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #c6d6de?
Is #c6d6de a warm or cool color?
#c6d6de reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray undertones give it a crisp, reserved feel. Its pale, low-saturation finish works well for healthcare, finance, technology, and open layouts where calm clarity matters.
Is #c6d6de readable on white or black?
#c6d6de has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.07:1 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.