#E6F5FB Hex Color
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The hex code #e6f5fb is a pale, desaturated cyan with distinct grey undertones. Because it sits so close to white, this shade works best as a breathable background for clean UI designs. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for body content where standard white feels too harsh.
Questions about #e6f5fb
What is #e6f5fb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6f5fb is rgb(230, 245, 251), in HSL hsl(197, 72%, 94%) and in CMYK 8%, 2%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #e6f5fb in a UI design?
Pair #e6f5fb with deep charcoal or navy blue to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that maintains excellent readability. Because it is so light, it acts as a neutral foundation that allows bolder accent colors to pop without visual clutter.
Is #e6f5fb a good choice for body text?
No, #e6f5fb is generally too light for body text and fails standard web accessibility contrast ratios against white backgrounds. Use it primarily for large background areas, subtle borders, or soft UI highlights where legibility is not the primary requirement.
Is #e6f5fb readable on white or black?
#e6f5fb has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.81:1 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.