#C5CCE8 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5CCE8

#C5CCE8 is a ethereal blue color. In RGB it is (197, 204, 232), and in HSL it is (228°, 43%, 84%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#C5CCE8
RGB
197, 204, 232
HSL
228°, 43%, 84%
CMYK
15%, 12%, 0%, 9%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C5CCE8;
background-color: #C5CCE8;
border-color: #C5CCE8;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5CCE8;
border: 2px solid #C5CCE8;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C5CCE8]
text-[#C5CCE8]
border-[#C5CCE8]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5CCE8]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5CCE8, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5CCE8; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C5CCE8; 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 #C5CCE8; background-color: #C5CCE815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C5CCE820; border-left: 4px solid #C5CCE8; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5CCE8; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5CCE8 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 204, 232

Red: 197 / Green: 204 / Blue: 232

HSL

228°, 43%, 84%

Hue: 228° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 84%

CMYK

15%, 12%, 0%, 9%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 9%

What color is #C5CCE8?

#C5CCE8 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5CCE8 to RGB:

rgb(197, 204, 232)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5CCE8 to HSL:

hsl(228, 43%, 84%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5CCE8 to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 12%, 0%, 9%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #C5CCE8 has RGB (197, 204, 232) and HSL (228°, 43%, 84%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5CCE8 is #E8E1C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C5DDE8.

Use #C5CCE8 in CSS: color: #C5CCE8 or background-color: #C5CCE8. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5CCE8

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.18:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5CCE8?

#C5CCE8 is a delicate blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C5CCE8?

#C5CCE8 in RGB is (197, 204, 232) - 197 red, 204 green, and 232 blue.

How to use #C5CCE8 in CSS?

Use #C5CCE8 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5CCE8?

#E8E1C5 (complementary), #C5DDE8 (analogous), and #8E9CD2 (lighter shade) work well with #C5CCE8.