#C9E5FF Hex Color
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This high-key, pastel blue feels airy and restrained due to its low saturation. The hex code #c9e5ff creates an excellent, readable background for black UI text, offering a professional alternative to sterile whites. Because it lacks intense chroma, it pairs beautifully with slate grays or charcoal for a modern, tech-focused look, though it can wash out if placed directly against pure white.
Questions about #c9e5ff
What is #c9e5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9e5ff is rgb(201, 229, 255), in HSL hsl(209, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 21%, 10%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c9e5ff?
Because of its low saturation, #c9e5ff is best complemented by grounded, neutral tones like slate or cool grays. These pairings create a balanced, professional aesthetic that avoids the stark, sterile feel of pure white backgrounds.
Is #c9e5ff readable on white or black?
#c9e5ff has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.13:1 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.