#C7E9FC Hex Color
An airy and unobtrusive light blue
This extremely light blue acts as an airy, unobtrusive background color. Because it is so desaturated, it provides a gentle alternative to stark white in UI interfaces without sacrificing readability. Pair #c7e9fc with charcoal gray text for excellent contrast. It works best as a supporting base color rather than a focal point, as it can wash out easily when placed next to pure white backgrounds.
Questions about #c7e9fc
What is #c7e9fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7e9fc is rgb(199, 233, 252), in HSL hsl(202, 90%, 88%) and in CMYK 21%, 8%, 0%, 1%.
What mood does #c7e9fc convey in design projects?
This light blue evokes a sense of calmness, cleanliness, and subtle openness. It acts as an unobtrusive supporting color, ideal for digital interfaces where you need to guide the user's eye without the harshness of a stark white backdrop.
Is #c7e9fc readable on white or black?
#c7e9fc has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.48:1 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.