#C7D3DE Hex Color
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Reach for #c7d3de when a layout needs a calm background with a cool, greyed edge. This pale, almost grey blue works well as a dominant base in healthcare, finance, and minimal interfaces. Its low saturation reads soft but can wash out beside pure white, so test it against deeper tones. Black text on #c7d3de hits about 13.8:1 contrast, and the hex code flatters warm accents like terracotta.
Questions about #c7d3de
What is #c7d3de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7d3de is rgb(199, 211, 222), in HSL hsl(209, 26%, 83%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7d3de?
Warm accents like terracotta or muted coral give this cool blue some energy, while navy or charcoal text keeps it professional. It also reads richer against off-white than pure white.
Is #c7d3de readable on white or black?
#c7d3de has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.80:1 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.