#C7E8FC Hex Color
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#c7e8fc is a pale, airy blue with very low saturation. This pastel hue provides a gentle, clean backdrop for UI designs, specifically where high readability is required since black text maintains excellent contrast over it. Because of its light, washed-out character, it serves best as a dominant background color rather than a primary accent. The hex code for this soft shade is #c7e8fc.
Questions about #c7e8fc
What is #c7e8fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7e8fc is rgb(199, 232, 252), in HSL hsl(203, 90%, 88%) and in CMYK 21%, 8%, 0%, 1%.
Does #c7e8fc work well for text-heavy interface backgrounds?
Yes, #c7e8fc is an excellent choice for backgrounds in data-heavy applications because it maintains a soft aesthetic without sacrificing the high contrast needed for black text. It provides enough visual separation to reduce eye strain during prolonged screen use.
Is #c7e8fc readable on white or black?
#c7e8fc has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.37:1 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.