#CFE9FA Hex Color
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Reach for #cfe9fa when a dashboard or form background needs to feel softer than white without going gray. Pale blue is very light and barely saturated, so it works best as a dominant base behind dark text, which reaches about 16.7:1 contrast. It fits healthcare, finance, and tech interfaces, though it can wash out next to pure white.
Questions about #cfe9fa
What is #cfe9fa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfe9fa is rgb(207, 233, 250), in HSL hsl(204, 81%, 90%) and in CMYK 17%, 7%, 0%, 2%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cfe9fa?
Pair #cfe9fa with navy for a trustworthy, corporate feel, or add warm accents like terracotta to keep it from feeling clinical. Both work because the pale base carries almost no saturation.
Is #cfe9fa readable on white or black?
#cfe9fa has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.68:1 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.