#C4E2EC

#C4E2EC

Color Values

HEX

#C4E2EC

RGB

196, 226, 236

HSL

195.0, 51.3%, 84.7%

HSV

195.0, 16.9%, 92.5%

CMYK

16.9%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.894 0.0345 219.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #C4E2EC;
color: #C4E2EC;
border-color: #C4E2EC;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 300 #CBD5E1

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

15.44:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4E2EC?

RGB(196, 226, 236) · HSL(195.0, 51.3%, 84.7%) · CMYK(16.9%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 7.5%)

Does #C4E2EC meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.36:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C4E2EC?

Use 000000 text on a #C4E2EC background; contrast on black is 15.44:1.