#C7FCFA Hex Color
Luminous pale cyan with airy brightness
This luminous, pale cyan feels incredibly light and airy. Because it is highly unsaturated, #c7fcfa works best as a soft background rather than a main focal point. Pair it with charcoal gray text for excellent readability, or use it alongside warmer coral accents to balance its inherent coolness. This shade performs well in UI design when you need to avoid the starkness of pure white.
Questions about #c7fcfa
What is #c7fcfa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7fcfa is rgb(199, 252, 250), in HSL hsl(178, 90%, 88%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 1%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #c7fcfa for UI design?
Why is #c7fcfa a good choice for interface backgrounds?
This shade is an ideal alternative to pure white because it maintains a clean, minimalist aesthetic while reducing eye strain. Its high level of desaturation ensures it remains subtle, providing a gentle backdrop that allows foreground elements to stand out without competing for visual attention.
Is #c7fcfa readable on white or black?
#c7fcfa has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.73:1 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.