#CED5E0 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated blue acts as a crisp alternative to standard grey. Its bleached tone offers a clinical, airy feel that works best as a background for clean UI or technical interfaces. Black text remains highly legible against this hue, ensuring strong accessibility for body copy. The hex code for this delicate, almost-grey blue is #ced5e0.
Questions about #ced5e0
What is #ced5e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ced5e0 is rgb(206, 213, 224), in HSL hsl(217, 22%, 84%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 12%.
When should #ced5e0 be used instead of standard grey?
#ced5e0 provides a subtle, professional blue undertone that feels more modern and airy than flat, neutral grey. Use this color in technical interfaces or minimal website designs where you need a neutral backdrop that still feels intentional rather than washed out.
Is #ced5e0 readable on white or black?
#ced5e0 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.21:1 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.