#C5C5DD Color Information

Hex color code: #C5C5DD

The hex color #C5C5DD is a ethereal blue with RGB values of (197, 197, 221) and HSL of (240°, 26%, 82%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C5C5DD

RGB

197, 197, 221

HSL

240°, 26%, 82%

CMYK

11%, 11%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5C5DD;
background-color: #C5C5DD;
border-color: #C5C5DD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5C5DD;
border: 2px solid #C5C5DD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5C5DD]
text-[#C5C5DD]
border-[#C5C5DD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5C5DD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5C5DD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5C5DD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5C5DD; 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 #C5C5DD; background-color: #C5C5DD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5C5DD20; border-left: 4px solid #C5C5DD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5C5DD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5C5DD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 197, 221

Red: 197 / Green: 197 / Blue: 221

HSL

240°, 26%, 82%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 26% / Lightness: 82%

CMYK

11%, 11%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 11% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #C5C5DD?

#C5C5DD is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DDDDC5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5C5DD to RGB:

rgb(197, 197, 221)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5C5DD to HSL:

hsl(240, 26%, 82%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5C5DD to CMYK:

cmyk(11%, 11%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #C5C5DD has RGB (197, 197, 221) and HSL (240°, 26%, 82%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5C5DD is #DDDDC5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C5D1DD.

Use #C5C5DD in CSS: color: #C5C5DD or background-color: #C5C5DD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5C5DD

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.40:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C5DD?

#C5C5DD is a delicate blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C5C5DD?

#C5C5DD in RGB is (197, 197, 221) - 197 red, 197 green, and 221 blue.

How to use #C5C5DD in CSS?

Use #C5C5DD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5C5DD?

#DDDDC5 (complementary), #C5D1DD (analogous), and #9595C1 (lighter shade) work well with #C5C5DD.