#C6B9E4 Color Information

Hex color code: #C6B9E4

The hex color #C6B9E4 is a light purple with RGB values of (198, 185, 228) and HSL of (258°, 44%, 81%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C6B9E4

RGB

198, 185, 228

HSL

258°, 44%, 81%

CMYK

13%, 19%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C6B9E4;
background-color: #C6B9E4;
border-color: #C6B9E4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C6B9E4;
border: 2px solid #C6B9E4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C6B9E4]
text-[#C6B9E4]
border-[#C6B9E4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C6B9E4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C6B9E4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C6B9E4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C6B9E4; 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 #C6B9E4; background-color: #C6B9E415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C6B9E420; border-left: 4px solid #C6B9E4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C6B9E4; }

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C6B9E4 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

198, 185, 228

Red: 198 / Green: 185 / Blue: 228

HSL

258°, 44%, 81%

Hue: 258° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

13%, 19%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #C6B9E4?

#C6B9E4 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D7E4B9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C6B9E4 to RGB:

rgb(198, 185, 228)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C6B9E4 to HSL:

hsl(258, 44%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C6B9E4 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 19%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate purple tone, #C6B9E4 has RGB (198, 185, 228) and HSL (258°, 44%, 81%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C6B9E4 is #D7E4B9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B9C2E4.

Use #C6B9E4 in CSS: color: #C6B9E4 or background-color: #C6B9E4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C6B9E4

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.46:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6B9E4?

#C6B9E4 is a delicate purple color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C6B9E4?

#C6B9E4 in RGB is (198, 185, 228) - 198 red, 185 green, and 228 blue.

How to use #C6B9E4 in CSS?

Use #C6B9E4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C6B9E4?

#D7E4B9 (complementary), #B9C2E4 (analogous), and #9982CE (lighter shade) work well with #C6B9E4.