#CEE0E5 Hex Color
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#cee0e5 is a bleached, pale cyan that reads almost like a grey. Its high lightness gives it an airy, clinical quality, making it useful for minimalist UI backgrounds where white feels too stark. Pair this shade with charcoal or navy to ground its delicate, cool undertones. Because it offers strong contrast for dark type, the hex code #cee0e5 works well for readable body text on digital interfaces.
Questions about #cee0e5
What is #cee0e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cee0e5 is rgb(206, 224, 229), in HSL hsl(193, 31%, 85%) and in CMYK 10%, 2%, 0%, 10%.
Where should I use #cee0e5 in a digital interface?
#cee0e5 works perfectly as a subtle background color for cards or sections that need to feel light but not empty. It provides enough contrast to remain readable while feeling more intentional and professional than plain white.
What colors pair well with the #cee0e5 hex color?
Is #cee0e5 readable on white or black?
#cee0e5 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.41:1 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.