#C4D9E2
- Brightness
- 212.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 198°, 34%, 83%
- HSV V %
- 89%
- Lab
- 85.4, -5.2, -6.8
- CMYK (%)
- 13%, 4%, 0%, 11%
- PNG size
- 5.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, soft cool hue
Black text
14.37:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.46:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (14.37:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #C4D9E2
Common Name: Bright And Early
Hex: #C4D9E2
RGB: (196, 217, 226)
HSL: (200, 47%, 81%)
Contrast: Against white: 8.0, AA pass. Against black: 8.3, AA pass.
Color Mood:
This light, airy blue carries a feeling of calm and freshness, making it popular for applications that require a soft, approachable tone. Its subtle appearance provides a welcoming atmosphere, often chosen for interior design, web aesthetics, and corporate branding where lightness and clarity are key.
Close Matches:
- Benjamin Moore: Bright And Early (#C4D9E2) - Exact Match!
- Dulux: Copenhagen Blue (#C4DBE4)
- Jotun: Fresh Feel (#C4DBEA)
- Pantone: Bleu Clair (#C5D8E1)
Why Designers Use It:
- Versatility: This soft blue is highly adaptable, making it ideal for both professional and personal spaces. It pairs well with a variety of other colors, offering an airy and spacious feel.
- Industry Use: Popular in the tech industry for web design, branding, and user interfaces due to its modern yet calming vibe. It's also a favored choice for healthcare brands and corporate design aiming for a clean, professional look.
- Trend: While it’s a classic choice, its use has seen a resurgence in minimalist design trends, often paired with muted tones like light grays or wood accents.
- Materials and Nature: The color evokes a sense of the sky or soft ocean waters, natural elements that inspire calm and clarity, making it ideal for products in wellness, lifestyle, or even travel-related industries.
- Cultural Affiliation: In Scandinavian design, similar shades are often used to evoke a sense of peaceful, open space—common in Nordic and contemporary interior designs.