#C9E0E9 Hex Color
Airy and clean pale bleached cyan
#c9e0e9 is a pale, bleached cyan with cool grey undertones. This airy shade acts as a clean, minimalist background that maintains excellent legibility with black text, boasting a 15.3:1 contrast ratio. Because of its low saturation, it pairs effectively with bold navy or charcoal to provide a grounded anchor. Designers often use this hex code for tech interfaces where clarity is the priority.
Questions about #c9e0e9
What is #c9e0e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9e0e9 is rgb(201, 224, 233), in HSL hsl(197, 42%, 85%) and in CMYK 14%, 4%, 0%, 9%.
Does #c9e0e9 work well for website backgrounds?
#c9e0e9 serves as an excellent, low-saturation background choice for modern tech interfaces because it maintains a high contrast ratio with black text. This clarity ensures readability remains sharp while offering a subtle, airy atmosphere that feels professional and grounded.
Which accent colors pair best with #c9e0e9?
This light cyan pairs effectively with bold, dark tones like charcoal or deep navy to ground the airy appearance. Using these darker hues as text or button colors creates a balanced visual hierarchy that prevents the interface from feeling washed out.
Is #c9e0e9 readable on white or black?
#c9e0e9 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.32:1 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.