#C9D9E8 Hex Color
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#c9d9e8 is the hex code for a pale, almost grey blue with a cool, airy feel. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone behind navy or charcoal elements rather than as the star. Next to plain white it can look washed out, but it makes a softer background for dashboards, healthcare layouts, and minimal interfaces. Black text reads clearly on it at about 14.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c9d9e8
What is #c9d9e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9d9e8 is rgb(201, 217, 232), in HSL hsl(209, 40%, 85%) and in CMYK 13%, 6%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c9d9e8?
#c9d9e8 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and a warm terracotta accent. The muted pale blue works as a calm base while darker or warmer tones carry the contrast.
Is #c9d9e8 readable on white or black?
#c9d9e8 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.57:1 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.