COLOR
#C5CCD2
≈ Where There Is Smoke
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On white
Aa
1.62:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
10.78:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(10.78:1)
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Normal vision#C5CCD2
Protanopia#CACCD2
Deuteranopia#C8CAD2
Tritanopia#C2CDCE
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Colors that go with Where There Is Smoke
Where There Is Smoke sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameWhere There Is Smoke#C7CCCEΔE 2.0CSS nameLightgray#D3D3D3ΔE 4.3Web-safe#CCCCCC#CCCCCCΔE 3.9
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Where There Is Smoke — meaning & where to use it
Where There Is Smoke is a light, airy blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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