#C9D5DB Hex Color
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#c9d5db is a pale, muted blue with gray undertones and a lightly bleached finish. Its delicate, airy character suits healthcare, finance, security, and minimal interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal text. Black text has about 14.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #c9d5db.
Questions about #c9d5db
What is #c9d5db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9d5db is rgb(201, 213, 219), in HSL hsl(200, 20%, 82%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9d5db?
Does #c9d5db read as warm or cool?
#c9d5db reads cool because its blue base is softened by gray, creating a pale, airy impression rather than a vivid or icy one in large areas and calm interface surfaces.
Is #c9d5db readable on white or black?
#c9d5db has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.02:1 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.