#C3C5E4 Color Information

Hex color code: #C3C5E4

The hex color #C3C5E4 is a airy blue with RGB values of (195, 197, 228) and HSL of (236°, 38%, 83%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C3C5E4

RGB

195, 197, 228

HSL

236°, 38%, 83%

CMYK

14%, 14%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C3C5E4;
background-color: #C3C5E4;
border-color: #C3C5E4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C3C5E4;
border: 2px solid #C3C5E4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C3C5E4]
text-[#C3C5E4]
border-[#C3C5E4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C3C5E4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C3C5E4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C3C5E4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C3C5E4; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #C3C5E4; background-color: #C3C5E415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C3C5E420; border-left: 4px solid #C3C5E4; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #C3C5E4; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C3C5E4 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

195, 197, 228

Red: 195 / Green: 197 / Blue: 228

HSL

236°, 38%, 83%

Hue: 236° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 83%

CMYK

14%, 14%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #C3C5E4?

#C3C5E4 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E4E2C3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C3C5E4 to RGB:

rgb(195, 197, 228)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C3C5E4 to HSL:

hsl(236, 38%, 83%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C3C5E4 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 14%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C3C5E4 is a ethereal blue color with RGB values of 195, 197, 228 and HSL of 236°, 38%, 83%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C3C5E4 is #E4E2C3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C3D6E4.

Use #C3C5E4 in CSS: color: #C3C5E4 or background-color: #C3C5E4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C3C5E4

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 12.43:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C5E4?

#C3C5E4 is a ethereal blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C3C5E4?

#C3C5E4 in RGB is (195, 197, 228) - 195 red, 197 green, and 228 blue.

How to use #C3C5E4 in CSS?

Use #C3C5E4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C3C5E4?

#E4E2C3 (complementary), #C3D6E4 (analogous), and #8E93CC (lighter shade) work well with #C3C5E4.