#C9DEF7 Hex Color
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#c9def7 is a pastel blue with very low saturation, giving it a soft, airy feel. That lightness makes it a strong dominant base for healthcare, finance, and baby product designs. It reads cleaner against slate or charcoal than against plain white, and black text passes contrast checks on it easily at about 15.3:1. Use the hex code #c9def7 as your 60% tone and let darker blues carry the detail.
Questions about #c9def7
What is #c9def7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9def7 is rgb(201, 222, 247), in HSL hsl(213, 74%, 88%) and in CMYK 19%, 10%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #c9def7?
Pair #c9def7 with darker blues like navy for a classic, trustworthy combo, or with slate gray for a softer, more modern look. For gentle contrast, muted coral or dusty rose accents work well too.
What does #c9def7 convey in a design?
Its high lightness and low saturation read as gentle, calm, and dependable. That makes it a common pick for healthcare, baby products, finance, and other designs where trust and softness matter.
Is #c9def7 readable on white or black?
#c9def7 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.27:1 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.