#C9CAFF Hex Color
A gentle and airy cool indigo
This unsaturated, cool indigo brings a gentle, airy quality to any palette. Because #c9caff is very light, it works best as a spacious background tone rather than a foreground element. It pairs well with dark charcoal text, which offers excellent readability for UI interfaces. Use this hex code to provide a subtle, structured base for spring-themed designs or modern, minimalist branding projects.
Questions about #c9caff
What is #c9caff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9caff is rgb(201, 202, 255), in HSL hsl(239, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 21%, 21%, 0%, 0%.
Is #c9caff suitable for UI background elements?
This color is an excellent choice for calm, expansive backgrounds in mobile apps or web interfaces. Its low saturation ensures it remains unobtrusive, allowing your primary content or call-to-action buttons to stand out without competing for visual attention.
Is #c9caff readable on white or black?
#c9caff has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.37:1 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.