#C8E8F0 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated cyan offers a clean, airy quality perfect for minimalist UI backgrounds. Because it sits so high in lightness, it risks washing out against stark white, so pair it with deep charcoal or navy to create necessary visual weight. The hex code #c8e8f0 provides excellent accessibility, allowing for high contrast with black text. It functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant color.
Questions about #c8e8f0
What is #c8e8f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8e8f0 is rgb(200, 232, 240), in HSL hsl(192, 57%, 86%) and in CMYK 17%, 3%, 0%, 6%.
Why does #c8e8f0 feel washed out on white backgrounds?
What design aesthetic suits #c8e8f0 best?
The clean, unsaturated nature of #c8e8f0 makes it ideal for minimalist interfaces that require a soft, non-intrusive backdrop. It excels in wellness apps or tech platforms where visual clarity is preferred over high-energy, saturated color schemes.
Is #c8e8f0 readable on white or black?
#c8e8f0 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.25:1 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.