#C8E5FF Hex Color
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Pale and barely saturated, #c8e5ff is a pastel blue that reads soft without going gray. The hex code sits close to white, so it works best as a dominant base or background where navy or charcoal text carries the weight. Next to pure white it can wash out, so build contrast through darker neighbors. Baby products, healthcare, and finance designs lean on it for that reason.
Questions about #c8e5ff
What is #c8e5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8e5ff is rgb(200, 229, 255), in HSL hsl(208, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 22%, 10%, 0%, 0%.
What text color works best on #c8e5ff?
Black text on #c8e5ff reaches about 16.1:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold, so it passes for small body copy. Dark navy also reads clearly if you want a softer look.
What colors pair well with #c8e5ff?
Richer hues keep this pale blue from washing out. A deep navy gives it weight, while warm terracotta adds contrast that feels fresh rather than obvious.
Is #c8e5ff readable on white or black?
#c8e5ff has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.10:1 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.