#C6D8FF Hex Color
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This very light, desaturated blue offers a crisp, airy feel perfect for clean UI backgrounds or professional branding. Because it is highly legible with black text, it works well for interface elements requiring high contrast. The hex code for this cool tone is #c6d8ff. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays for a grounded, modern look that avoids the washed-out appearance typical of lighter pastels.
Questions about #c6d8ff
What is #c6d8ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6d8ff is rgb(198, 216, 255), in HSL hsl(221, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 22%, 15%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #c6d8ff for a modern look?
This light blue pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate grays to create a grounded, professional aesthetic. Using dark, neutral text colors ensures high legibility against the light background while preventing the washed-out appearance often found with lighter pastel palettes.
Is #c6d8ff readable on white or black?
#c6d8ff has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.66:1 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.