#C7DAD4 Hex Color
A gentle, bleached teal with airy vibes
This pale, bleached teal carries significant grey undertones that soften its appearance. Because of its light, airy quality, #c7dad4 works best as a neutral background for modern, minimalist interfaces. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or warm slate, which creates better contrast than standard white. Since this hex code offers strong accessibility, black text remains highly legible against it for body content.
Questions about #c7dad4
What is #c7dad4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7dad4 is rgb(199, 218, 212), in HSL hsl(161, 20%, 82%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 3%, 15%.
Is #c7dad4 a suitable choice for body text backgrounds?
Yes, #c7dad4 is an excellent choice for body backgrounds because it balances a soft, calming mood with high legibility. It offers enough depth that standard black text remains clear and readable without the harshness of pure white.
Is #c7dad4 readable on white or black?
#c7dad4 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.40:1 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.