#C5C1EB Color Information

Hex color code: #C5C1EB

The hex color #C5C1EB is a light blue with RGB values of (197, 193, 235) and HSL of (246°, 51%, 84%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C5C1EB

RGB

197, 193, 235

HSL

246°, 51%, 84%

CMYK

16%, 18%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5C1EB;
background-color: #C5C1EB;
border-color: #C5C1EB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5C1EB;
border: 2px solid #C5C1EB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5C1EB]
text-[#C5C1EB]
border-[#C5C1EB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5C1EB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5C1EB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5C1EB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5C1EB; 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 #C5C1EB; background-color: #C5C1EB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5C1EB20; border-left: 4px solid #C5C1EB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5C1EB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5C1EB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 193, 235

Red: 197 / Green: 193 / Blue: 235

HSL

246°, 51%, 84%

Hue: 246° / Saturation: 51% / Lightness: 84%

CMYK

16%, 18%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #C5C1EB?

#C5C1EB is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E7EBC1

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5C1EB to RGB:

rgb(197, 193, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5C1EB to HSL:

hsl(246, 51%, 84%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5C1EB to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 18%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C5C1EB is a light blue color with RGB values of 197, 193, 235 and HSL of 246°, 51%, 84%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5C1EB is #E7EBC1, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C1D2EB.

Use #C5C1EB in CSS: color: #C5C1EB or background-color: #C5C1EB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5C1EB

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.20:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C1EB?

#C5C1EB is a light blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C5C1EB?

#C5C1EB in RGB is (197, 193, 235) - 197 red, 193 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #C5C1EB in CSS?

Use #C5C1EB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5C1EB?

#E7EBC1 (complementary), #C1D2EB (analogous), and #9088D8 (lighter shade) work well with #C5C1EB.