#C8D3CF Hex Color
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Like sea glass left out in the sun, the hex code #c8d3cf reads as a faded teal one step from grey. Its high lightness and low saturation give it an airy, bleached quality, so it works best as a dominant background in wellness or healthcare layouts. Black text hits about 13.7:1 contrast, keeping small body copy sharp. Pair it with deep rust or charcoal for grounding.
Questions about #c8d3cf
What is #c8d3cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8d3cf is rgb(200, 211, 207), in HSL hsl(158, 11%, 81%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 2%, 17%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c8d3cf?
Charcoal grounds its pale teal tone, while terracotta adds a warm counterpoint. Both work as accents in a 60/30/10 layout where this shade covers the background.
Is #c8d3cf readable on white or black?
#c8d3cf has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.67:1 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.