#C6E6FF Hex Color
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#c6e6ff is a light, airy blue with very low saturation. This gentle tint provides excellent contrast against black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI backgrounds. Because it feels clean and approachable, it serves well in healthcare or financial interfaces that need to project trust. Avoid pairing it with pure white to keep it from looking washed out. The hex code for this blue is #c6e6ff.
Questions about #c6e6ff
What is #c6e6ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6e6ff is rgb(198, 230, 255), in HSL hsl(206, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 22%, 10%, 0%, 0%.
What design aesthetic does #c6e6ff best support?
This color excels in professional, trustworthy environments like healthcare and fintech interfaces. Its low-saturation, airy quality projects stability and cleanliness, making it a reliable choice for dashboards or landing pages needing a calm user experience.
Is #c6e6ff readable on white or black?
#c6e6ff has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.16:1 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.