#CAD3DF Hex Color
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Like denim washed one too many times, #cad3df is a pale blue that has almost faded to gray. Its low saturation keeps layouts airy and clean, which suits minimal backgrounds and open space. It flatters deep navy and charcoal type, and black text reads at about 13.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code works best as a base, not an accent.
Questions about #cad3df
What is #cad3df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cad3df is rgb(202, 211, 223), in HSL hsl(214, 25%, 83%) and in CMYK 9%, 5%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #cad3df readable on white or black?
#cad3df has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.89:1 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.