#C6E5FF Hex Color
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#c6e5ff is a very light, pastel blue with low saturation and a clean, slightly cool cast. Its softness supports peaceful, trustworthy interfaces without feeling heavy. Use it as a broad background for healthcare, finance, security, or spring themes, then add navy or charcoal for readable text. The hex code is #c6e5ff.
Questions about #c6e5ff
What is #c6e5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6e5ff is rgb(198, 229, 255), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 22%, 10%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c6e5ff?
Navy or charcoal gives #c6e5ff enough visual weight for text and controls, while muted coral or warm sand can add contrast without overpowering its pale, low-saturation base in larger layouts. Use the blue as a dominant background rather than a tiny accent.
Is #c6e5ff readable on white or black?
#c6e5ff has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.05:1 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.