Blue Tulle
A pale airy blue with grey undertones
Blue Tulle is a pale, bleached blue with strong grey undertones. This delicate, airy shade works well as a neutral background for minimalist UI designs, though it can appear washed out against pure white. Because black text offers excellent contrast on this base, it functions effectively for readable long-form content. The hex code for Blue Tulle is #c9dbe5.
Questions about Blue Tulle
What is the hex code for Blue Tulle?
Blue Tulle is #c9dbe5. In RGB that is rgb(201, 219, 229), in HSL hsl(201, 35%, 84%) and in CMYK 12%, 4%, 0%, 10%.
Does #c9dbe5 work well for website text?
Using #c9dbe5 as a background color is highly effective because it offers strong contrast against dark text like charcoal. Avoid using this light blue for the text itself, as it lacks the necessary contrast for readability against a standard white background.
What design style suits Blue Tulle best?
Blue Tulle thrives in minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired interfaces where light, calming visuals are prioritized. Its bleached appearance keeps designs from feeling too clinical, providing a gentle alternative to stark white or flat gray backgrounds while maintaining a clean, open layout.
Is Blue Tulle readable on white or black?
Blue Tulle has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.74:1 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.