#C6D9EE Hex Color
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This very light, desaturated blue feels professional and restrained. Because of its clarity and high contrast with black text, #c6d9ee works well for large UI backgrounds in finance or security interfaces. Pair it with darker slate grays to ground the airy tone, as it can look washed out against pure white. The hex code is #c6d9ee.
Questions about #c6d9ee
What is #c6d9ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6d9ee is rgb(198, 217, 238), in HSL hsl(212, 54%, 85%) and in CMYK 17%, 9%, 0%, 7%.
How can I use #c6d9ee effectively in user interface design?
#c6d9ee works best as a neutral background for data-heavy dashboards or security software where clarity is essential. To keep the design grounded, pair it with slate or dark gray text rather than pure black to prevent the contrast from looking too harsh.
Is #c6d9ee considered a warm or cool color?
This specific shade of blue maintains a distinct cool undertone, providing a sense of calm and reliability. Because it is desaturated and pale, it functions similarly to a neutral, making it less aggressive than more vibrant primary blues.
Is #c6d9ee readable on white or black?
#c6d9ee has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.56:1 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.