#C8EEFB Hex Color
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A luminous, highly unsaturated cyan, #c8eefb brings a breezy, airy quality to any interface. Because of its extreme lightness, it works best as a spacious background rather than for fine text. It offers enough contrast for legible black type, making it a functional choice for UI design. The hex code for this pastel shade is #c8eefb, an excellent partner for deep charcoals or slate greys.
Questions about #c8eefb
What is #c8eefb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8eefb is rgb(200, 238, 251), in HSL hsl(195, 86%, 88%) and in CMYK 20%, 5%, 0%, 2%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c8eefb for UI design?
Is #c8eefb suitable for body text on a website?
No, #c8eefb is too light and unsaturated to be used for body text or fine details on a white background. It lacks the necessary contrast ratio for accessibility, so it should be reserved for backgrounds, large UI elements, or accent shapes.
Is #c8eefb readable on white or black?
#c8eefb has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.07:1 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.