#C5BFDF Color Information

Hex color code: #C5BFDF

A delicate blue shade, #C5BFDF appears as (197, 191, 223) in RGB and (251°, 33%, 81%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C5BFDF

RGB

197, 191, 223

HSL

251°, 33%, 81%

CMYK

12%, 14%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5BFDF;
background-color: #C5BFDF;
border-color: #C5BFDF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5BFDF;
border: 2px solid #C5BFDF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5BFDF]
text-[#C5BFDF]
border-[#C5BFDF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5BFDF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5BFDF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5BFDF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5BFDF; 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 #C5BFDF; background-color: #C5BFDF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5BFDF20; border-left: 4px solid #C5BFDF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5BFDF; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5BFDF in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 191, 223

Red: 197 / Green: 191 / Blue: 223

HSL

251°, 33%, 81%

Hue: 251° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

12%, 14%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #C5BFDF?

#C5BFDF is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D9DFBF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5BFDF to RGB:

rgb(197, 191, 223)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5BFDF to HSL:

hsl(251, 33%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5BFDF to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 14%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #C5BFDF has RGB (197, 191, 223) and HSL (251°, 33%, 81%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5BFDF is #D9DFBF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BFC9DF.

Use #C5BFDF in CSS: color: #C5BFDF or background-color: #C5BFDF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5BFDF

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.89:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5BFDF?

#C5BFDF is a delicate blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C5BFDF?

#C5BFDF in RGB is (197, 191, 223) - 197 red, 191 green, and 223 blue.

How to use #C5BFDF in CSS?

Use #C5BFDF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5BFDF?

#D9DFBF (complementary), #BFC9DF (analogous), and #968CC5 (lighter shade) work well with #C5BFDF.