#C9D1DA Hex Color
Airy and delicate bleached blue-grey
This pale, bleached blue leans heavily toward grey, creating an airy and delicate atmosphere. The hex code for this color is #c9d1da. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it functions best as a neutral background or a clean supporting tone for tech-focused UI design. Pair it with darker slate blues or charcoal to keep the palette grounded and professional.
Questions about #c9d1da
What is #c9d1da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9d1da is rgb(201, 209, 218), in HSL hsl(212, 19%, 82%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 15%.
Where does #c9d1da work best in a design?
#c9d1da functions beautifully as a secondary background or border color in tech-focused interfaces. Because it is highly readable against black text, it provides a softer alternative to stark white without losing the professional, airy aesthetic needed for clean layouts.
What colors pair best with #c9d1da?
This shade acts as a grounding neutral that works well with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast text elements. For a softer, cohesive palette, pair it with muted slate tones or cool, desaturated teals to maintain that airy, delicate balance.
Is #c9d1da readable on white or black?
#c9d1da has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.61:1 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.