#C9D9E0 Hex Color

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Moonmist is a pale, airy cyan with significant grey undertones that soften its appearance. It functions best as a clean, neutral background color, providing high readability for black text without the harshness of pure white. Pair #c9d9e0 with slate or charcoal to ground its delicate nature. This hex code works well in minimalist UI design, especially for technology or communication products.

Questions about Moonmist

What is the hex code for Moonmist?
Moonmist is #c9d9e0. In RGB that is rgb(201, 217, 224), in HSL hsl(198, 27%, 83%) and in CMYK 10%, 3%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair best with Moonmist #c9d9e0?
Moonmist works best as a neutral anchor for high-contrast, professional combinations. Pairing it with dark charcoal or deep slate creates a sophisticated, balanced palette perfect for UI design, while adding a pop of muted navy provides a professional depth.
Is Moonmist readable on white or black?
Moonmist has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.48:1 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.