#C5C5DF Color Information

Hex color code: #C5C5DF

#C5C5DF is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (197, 197, 223), and in HSL it is (240°, 29%, 82%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C5C5DF

RGB

197, 197, 223

HSL

240°, 29%, 82%

CMYK

12%, 12%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5C5DF;
background-color: #C5C5DF;
border-color: #C5C5DF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5C5DF;
border: 2px solid #C5C5DF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5C5DF]
text-[#C5C5DF]
border-[#C5C5DF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5C5DF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5C5DF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5C5DF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5C5DF; 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 #C5C5DF; background-color: #C5C5DF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5C5DF20; border-left: 4px solid #C5C5DF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5C5DF; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5C5DF in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 197, 223

Red: 197 / Green: 197 / Blue: 223

HSL

240°, 29%, 82%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 82%

CMYK

12%, 12%, 0%, 13%

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

What color is #C5C5DF?

#C5C5DF is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DEDEC4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5C5DF to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5C5DF to HSL:

hsl(240, 29%, 82%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5C5DF to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A light blue tone, #C5C5DF has RGB (197, 197, 223) and HSL (240°, 29%, 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 #C5C5DF is #DEDEC4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C4D1DE.

Use #C5C5DF in CSS: color: #C5C5DF or background-color: #C5C5DF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5C5DF

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.43:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C5DF?

#C5C5DF is a light blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C5C5DF?

#C5C5DF in RGB is (197, 197, 223) - 197 red, 197 green, and 223 blue.

How to use #C5C5DF in CSS?

Use #C5C5DF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5C5DF?

#DEDEC4 (complementary), #C4D1DE (analogous), and #9292C3 (lighter shade) work well with #C5C5DF.