#CBD4DF Hex Color
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Ephemeral Blue is a faded, near-grey tone with distinct cool undertones. Because it feels so bleached and airy, this color functions best as a neutral background for clean, minimalist interfaces. It provides enough contrast to support small, black body text without overwhelming the reader. The hex code for this color is #cbd4df, which pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys or muted, desaturated teals.
Questions about Ephemeral Blue
What is the hex code for Ephemeral Blue?
Ephemeral Blue is #cbd4df. In RGB that is rgb(203, 212, 223), in HSL hsl(213, 24%, 84%) and in CMYK 9%, 5%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with Ephemeral Blue #cbd4df?
This color excels when paired with high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal for text or dark accents. To create a softer, more atmospheric palette, try combining it with muted, desaturated teals or dusty slate blues to maintain its clean, airy aesthetic.
Is Ephemeral Blue readable on white or black?
Ephemeral Blue has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.02:1 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.