Color #C4E6FC Color / Colour Code #C4E6FC
This page shows the hex color code for color #c4e6fc (#C4E6FC). The colour is a blue tone with 90% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C4E6FC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C4E6FC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 174, 204, and 234 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 204, 324, and 84 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C4E6FC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 204 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 204 to 249 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 204 with its complement at 24 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #C4E6FC
Lightness variations at hue 204 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C4E6FC
Design Use Cases for #C4E6FC
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #C4E6FC is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #C4E6FC is very close to white but carries a subtle blue tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Trust & Professional Identity
#C4E6FC sits in the blue range (hue 204). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C4E6FC (hue 204) to its complement at hue 24. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 234. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c4e6fc, #fcdbc5);
CSS Code for #C4E6FC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #C4E6FC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C4E6FC (#C4E6FC)
#C4E6FC is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 196 red, 230 green, and 252 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 204 degrees with 90% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C4E6FC is 222/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C4E6FC against white is 1.31:1 and against black is 16.07:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.07:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FCDBC5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C4E6FC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C5FCF6 and #C5CAFC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #C4E6FC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C4E6FC?
- #C4E6FC is Color #C4E6FC, a blue color (colour) with RGB(196, 230, 252), HSL(204, 90%, 88%), and CMYK(22%, 9%, 0%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 222/255.
- Is #C4E6FC accessible for text?
- Against white, #C4E6FC has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.07:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C4E6FC?
- The complementary colour is #FCDBC5 (hue 24). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C5FCF6 and #C5CAFC. The triadic palette adds #FCC5E6 and #E6FCC5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C4E6FC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c4e6fc; or rgb(196, 230, 252); or hsl(204, 90%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 204 90% 88%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.