#C9CFD4 Hex Color

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#c9cfd4 is a pale, low-chroma grey with a cool blue undertone and a softly faded finish. Its lightness creates an airy, restrained mood suited to interfaces, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography, since black text achieves about 13.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this delicate grey is #c9cfd4.

Questions about #c9cfd4

What is #c9cfd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9cfd4 is rgb(201, 207, 212), in HSL hsl(207, 11%, 81%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #c9cfd4 in a palette?
#c9cfd4 pairs well with charcoal text, navy accents, and muted blue details, creating calm contrast against its pale, cool base. Add terracotta sparingly when the palette needs a warmer counterpoint.
Is #c9cfd4 readable on white or black?
#c9cfd4 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.35:1 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.