#C9D5FF Hex Color
A pale, airy indigo with cool energy
This pale, cool indigo feels airy and clean due to its low saturation. Because it maintains high contrast against black, the hex code #c9d5ff works well as a readable background for small text or as a supporting color in soft, spring-themed palettes. It shines when paired with charcoal greys or deep navy to ground its ethereal quality, preventing it from appearing too washed out on white screens.
Questions about #c9d5ff
What is #c9d5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9d5ff is rgb(201, 213, 255), in HSL hsl(227, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 21%, 16%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #c9d5ff?
Is #c9d5ff a suitable background color for UI design?
Yes, #c9d5ff works exceptionally well as a background for small, dark-colored text because it maintains high readability while offering a softer, more modern aesthetic than stark white. It provides a gentle touch to digital interfaces, especially in wellness or spring-themed branding.
Is #c9d5ff readable on white or black?
#c9d5ff has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.44:1 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.