#C9F1FD Hex Color
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Light and highly unsaturated, #c9f1fd is a luminous cyan with a soft, airy finish. Its gentle character supports themes of peace, youth, freedom, and refreshing clarity. Use it as a dominant background for spring layouts, baby products, children’s interfaces, or aerospace brands, pairing it with navy for readable contrast. Black text achieves about 17.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #c9f1fd.
Questions about #c9f1fd
What is #c9f1fd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9f1fd is rgb(201, 241, 253), in HSL hsl(194, 93%, 89%) and in CMYK 21%, 5%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #c9f1fd?
Pair #c9f1fd with navy or charcoal for grounded contrast, or with soft aqua and pale blue for a light, coordinated palette; these combinations preserve its airy cyan character while adding readable depth.
Does #c9f1fd feel warm or cool?
#c9f1fd reads as cool because its cyan hue and high lightness create a crisp, airy impression rather than warmth; it suits themes of clarity, peace, freshness, youth, and open space.
Is #c9f1fd readable on white or black?
#c9f1fd has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.48:1 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.