#C9DEFF Hex Color
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A pale, weightless blue with barely any saturation. Its high lightness gives it a soft, trustworthy feel, which suits healthcare, finance, and baby product design. Use #c9deff as a dominant background rather than an accent, since it washes out next to pure white. The hex code pairs well with deep navy or slate text, and black type reaches about 15.4:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #c9deff
What is #c9deff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9deff is rgb(201, 222, 255), in HSL hsl(217, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 21%, 13%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c9deff?
Deep navy and slate gray give #c9deff the contrast its lightness needs, while a dusty coral accent adds warmth without clashing. Avoid pale yellows and creams, which disappear against it.
Is #c9deff readable on white or black?
#c9deff has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.37:1 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.