#C9EAFF Hex Color
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This extremely pale blue has a high lightness, making it a perfect background base for web interfaces. It reads as clean and professional, favoring medical or tech branding over warmer, bolder palettes. Because black text maintains a high 16.7:1 contrast ratio against it, the hex code #c9eaff is a safe choice for readable body text. Pair it with charcoal gray for a modern, grounded look.
Questions about #c9eaff
What is #c9eaff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9eaff is rgb(201, 234, 255), in HSL hsl(203, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 21%, 8%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c9eaff for a modern aesthetic?
Pair #c9eaff with charcoal or deep navy tones to ground its airy, lightweight feel with professional contrast. Adding a punch of accent color like a muted coral or bright teal can help prevent the interface from looking too clinical or cold.
Is #c9eaff readable on white or black?
#c9eaff has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.69:1 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.