#C7DDEC Hex Color
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Pale and barely saturated, #c7ddec is a light blue with a gray undertone that reads soft rather than icy. Its low saturation suits large background areas in healthcare, finance, or nautical layouts, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text reaches about 15:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. The hex code #c7ddec flatters navy and terracotta accents.
Questions about #c7ddec
What is #c7ddec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7ddec is rgb(199, 221, 236), in HSL hsl(204, 49%, 85%) and in CMYK 16%, 6%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7ddec?
Navy gives #c7ddec depth without stealing its softness, and terracotta adds warmth that keeps the palette from feeling cold. Charcoal text also works well for a quieter, more neutral pairing.
Is #c7ddec readable on white or black?
#c7ddec has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.98:1 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.