#C3C9DA Color Information

Hex color code: #C3C9DA

#C3C9DA is a ethereal blue color. In RGB it is (195, 201, 218), and in HSL it is (224°, 24%, 81%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C3C9DA

RGB

195, 201, 218

HSL

224°, 24%, 81%

CMYK

11%, 8%, 0%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C3C9DA;
background-color: #C3C9DA;
border-color: #C3C9DA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C3C9DA;
border: 2px solid #C3C9DA;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C3C9DA]
text-[#C3C9DA]
border-[#C3C9DA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C3C9DA]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C3C9DA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C3C9DA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C3C9DA; 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 #C3C9DA; background-color: #C3C9DA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C3C9DA20; border-left: 4px solid #C3C9DA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C3C9DA; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C3C9DA in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

195, 201, 218

Red: 195 / Green: 201 / Blue: 218

HSL

224°, 24%, 81%

Hue: 224° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

11%, 8%, 0%, 15%

Cyan: 11% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 15%

What color is #C3C9DA?

#C3C9DA is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DAD4C3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C3C9DA to RGB:

rgb(195, 201, 218)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C3C9DA to HSL:

hsl(224, 24%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C3C9DA to CMYK:

cmyk(11%, 8%, 0%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A light blue tone, #C3C9DA has RGB (195, 201, 218) and HSL (224°, 24%, 81%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C3C9DA is #DAD4C3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C3D5DA.

Use #C3C9DA in CSS: color: #C3C9DA or background-color: #C3C9DA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C3C9DA

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.69:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C9DA?

#C3C9DA is a light blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C3C9DA?

#C3C9DA in RGB is (195, 201, 218) - 195 red, 201 green, and 218 blue.

How to use #C3C9DA in CSS?

Use #C3C9DA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C3C9DA?

#DAD4C3 (complementary), #C3D5DA (analogous), and #939FBD (lighter shade) work well with #C3C9DA.