#C8D5E3 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated blue leans heavily into grey, making it a functional choice for neutral UI backgrounds. Because it is light and airy, it pairs well with slate or charcoal text for high-contrast, professional interfaces. The hex code for this shade is #c8d5e3. Designers favor this color for clean, minimalist layouts where stark white feels too aggressive.
Questions about #c8d5e3
What is #c8d5e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8d5e3 is rgb(200, 213, 227), in HSL hsl(211, 33%, 84%) and in CMYK 12%, 6%, 0%, 11%.
How should I use #c8d5e3 in interface design?
#c8d5e3 functions best as a subtle background for modern, minimalist web layouts where you need to avoid the sterile look of pure white. It softens the visual impact of a screen, creating a professional and relaxed atmosphere for the user.
Is #c8d5e3 readable on white or black?
#c8d5e3 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.08:1 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.