#C9E4FF Hex Color
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#c9e4ff is a high-key, unsaturated pastel blue that acts as a gentle, airy neutral. Because it is so light, it works best as a large-scale background color in UI designs where you need to convey cleanliness without the starkness of pure white. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays for high-contrast, legible typography. The hex code for this soft shade is #c9e4ff.
Questions about #c9e4ff
What is #c9e4ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9e4ff is rgb(201, 228, 255), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 21%, 11%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c9e4ff for UI design?
#c9e4ff serves as a soft, clean backdrop that works beautifully with charcoal or deep navy text for high-contrast, professional readability. For accent colors, it balances well against warm neutrals or muted earthy tones to prevent a sterile appearance.
Is #c9e4ff readable on white or black?
#c9e4ff has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.02:1 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.