#CCE5F9 Hex Color
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#cce5f9 is a very light, softly desaturated blue with a cool, slightly gray cast. Its pale value creates a dependable, clean mood suited to healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a light interface background with navy or charcoal text; black text reaches about 16.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #cce5f9.
Questions about #cce5f9
What is #cce5f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cce5f9 is rgb(204, 229, 249), in HSL hsl(207, 79%, 89%) and in CMYK 18%, 8%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #cce5f9 in a design palette?
Navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #cce5f9, giving its pale blue base enough weight and warmth for interfaces, finance branding, editorial layouts, and product pages that need a restrained, trustworthy visual tone. Use navy for headings and terracotta sparingly as a warmer accent.
Is #cce5f9 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#cce5f9 reads cool because its pale blue hue and faint gray cast keep the color visually crisp rather than creamy or warm. Its low chroma and high lightness suggest reliability and calm, making it suitable for security, healthcare, and technology layouts.
Is #cce5f9 readable on white or black?
#cce5f9 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.14:1 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.