#CEE5F9 Hex Color
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Pale, washed out, and almost weightless, #cee5f9 is a blue with barely any saturation. That low intensity reads dependable instead of bold, which suits healthcare dashboards, finance apps, and calm UI backgrounds. Pair it with a deep navy for structure, since it can vanish next to pure white. Black text sits at about 16.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code for this shade is #cee5f9.
Questions about #cee5f9
What is #cee5f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cee5f9 is rgb(206, 229, 249), in HSL hsl(208, 78%, 89%) and in CMYK 17%, 8%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #cee5f9?
Deep navy is the natural partner, giving this pale blue the structure it lacks on its own. A muted burgundy accent or warm slate gray also works when you want something less expected.
Is #cee5f9 readable on white or black?
#cee5f9 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.19:1 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.