#C5B9EB Color Information

Hex color code: #C5B9EB

#C5B9EB is a airy blue color. In RGB it is (197, 185, 235), and in HSL it is (254°, 56%, 82%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C5B9EB

RGB

197, 185, 235

HSL

254°, 56%, 82%

CMYK

16%, 21%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5B9EB;
background-color: #C5B9EB;
border-color: #C5B9EB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5B9EB;
border: 2px solid #C5B9EB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5B9EB]
text-[#C5B9EB]
border-[#C5B9EB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5B9EB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5B9EB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5B9EB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5B9EB; 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 #C5B9EB; background-color: #C5B9EB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5B9EB20; border-left: 4px solid #C5B9EB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5B9EB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5B9EB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 185, 235

Red: 197 / Green: 185 / Blue: 235

HSL

254°, 56%, 82%

Hue: 254° / Saturation: 56% / Lightness: 82%

CMYK

16%, 21%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #C5B9EB?

#C5B9EB is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DFEBB7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5B9EB to RGB:

rgb(197, 185, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5B9EB to HSL:

hsl(254, 56%, 82%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5B9EB to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 21%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A ethereal blue tone, #C5B9EB has RGB (197, 185, 235) and HSL (254°, 56%, 82%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5B9EB is #DFEBB7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B7C5EB.

Use #C5B9EB in CSS: color: #C5B9EB or background-color: #C5B9EB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5B9EB

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.51:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B9EB?

#C5B9EB is a ethereal blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C5B9EB?

#C5B9EB in RGB is (197, 185, 235) - 197 red, 185 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #C5B9EB in CSS?

Use #C5B9EB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5B9EB?

#DFEBB7 (complementary), #B7C5EB (analogous), and #927CDA (lighter shade) work well with #C5B9EB.