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#C4E4DC color code is #C4E4DC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c4e4dc.

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#C4E4DC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C4E4DC is 0.7239. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.36:1 against white and 15.48:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C4E4DC on white1.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C4E4DC on black15.48:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C4E4DC1.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C4E4DC15.48:1AAA

#C4E4DC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C4E4DC?+
The hex code for #C4E4DC is #C4E4DC. In RGB it's rgb(196, 228, 220), and in HSL it's hsl(165, 37%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #C4E4DC?+
#C4E4DC in RGB is (196, 228, 220). Written in CSS: rgb(196, 228, 220).
What is the CMYK value of #C4E4DC?+
#C4E4DC converts to CMYK(14%, 0%, 4%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C4E4DC.
Is #c4e4dc a warm or cool color?+
#C4E4DC (#C4E4DC) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 165° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c4e4dc belong to?+
#C4E4DC belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 165°, 37%, 83% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #c4e4dc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C4E4DC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.36:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c4e4dc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C4E4DC (#C4E4DC) is 4701 C Dew Drop, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C4E4DC in design

Practical guidance for using #c4e4dc (#C4E4DC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C4E4DC (#C4E4DC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C4E4DC (#C4E4DC) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C4E4DC flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#C4E4DC works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.