#CED4DA Hex Color
Pale blue, one step from gray
#ced4da is a pale blue so faint it reads almost gray. That low saturation and high lightness give it a faded, airy quality that suits UI backgrounds, healthcare branding, and minimal layouts. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, since it can wash out beside plain white. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, and rely on black text for contrast.
Questions about #ced4da
What is #ced4da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ced4da is rgb(206, 212, 218), in HSL hsl(210, 14%, 83%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #ced4da?
#ced4da pairs best with deeper tones that give it something to lean against, such as charcoal, navy, or warm terracotta. Next to pure white it can wash out, so a darker neighbor or a subtle border helps define it.
Is #ced4da readable on white or black?
#ced4da has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.05:1 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.