#C5D4D7 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5D4D7

The hex color #C5D4D7 is a light cyan with RGB values of (197, 212, 215) and HSL of (190°, 18%, 81%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#C5D4D7
RGB
197, 212, 215
HSL
190°, 18%, 81%
CMYK
8%, 1%, 0%, 16%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C5D4D7;
background-color: #C5D4D7;
border-color: #C5D4D7;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5D4D7;
border: 2px solid #C5D4D7;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C5D4D7]
text-[#C5D4D7]
border-[#C5D4D7]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5D4D7]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5D4D7, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5D4D7; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C5D4D7; 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 #C5D4D7; background-color: #C5D4D715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C5D4D720; border-left: 4px solid #C5D4D7; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5D4D7; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5D4D7 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 212, 215

Red: 197 / Green: 212 / Blue: 215

HSL

190°, 18%, 81%

Hue: 190° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

8%, 1%, 0%, 16%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 16%

What color is #C5D4D7?

#C5D4D7 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5D4D7 to RGB:

rgb(197, 212, 215)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5D4D7 to HSL:

hsl(190, 18%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5D4D7 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 1%, 0%, 16%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C5D4D7 is a soft cyan color with RGB values of 197, 212, 215 and HSL of 190°, 18%, 81%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5D4D7 is #D7C9C6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C6D7D1.

Use #C5D4D7 in CSS: color: #C5D4D7 or background-color: #C5D4D7. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5D4D7

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.77:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5D4D7?

#C5D4D7 is a soft cyan color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C5D4D7?

#C5D4D7 in RGB is (197, 212, 215) - 197 red, 212 green, and 215 blue.

How to use #C5D4D7 in CSS?

Use #C5D4D7 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5D4D7?

#D7C9C6 (complementary), #C6D7D1 (analogous), and #99B3B8 (lighter shade) work well with #C5D4D7.