#C9BAEB Color Information

Hex color code: #C9BAEB

A delicate purple shade, #C9BAEB appears as (201, 186, 235) in RGB and (258°, 55%, 83%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C9BAEB

RGB

201, 186, 235

HSL

258°, 55%, 83%

CMYK

14%, 21%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9BAEB;
background-color: #C9BAEB;
border-color: #C9BAEB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9BAEB;
border: 2px solid #C9BAEB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9BAEB]
text-[#C9BAEB]
border-[#C9BAEB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9BAEB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9BAEB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9BAEB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9BAEB; 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 #C9BAEB; background-color: #C9BAEB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9BAEB20; border-left: 4px solid #C9BAEB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9BAEB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9BAEB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 186, 235

Red: 201 / Green: 186 / Blue: 235

HSL

258°, 55%, 83%

Hue: 258° / Saturation: 55% / Lightness: 83%

CMYK

14%, 21%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #C9BAEB?

#C9BAEB is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DDEBBC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9BAEB to RGB:

rgb(201, 186, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9BAEB to HSL:

hsl(258, 55%, 83%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9BAEB to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 21%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A light purple tone, #C9BAEB has RGB (201, 186, 235) and HSL (258°, 55%, 83%). 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 #C9BAEB is #DDEBBC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BCC5EB.

Use #C9BAEB in CSS: color: #C9BAEB or background-color: #C9BAEB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9BAEB

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.71:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BAEB?

#C9BAEB is a light purple color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9BAEB?

#C9BAEB in RGB is (201, 186, 235) - 201 red, 186 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #C9BAEB in CSS?

Use #C9BAEB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9BAEB?

#DDEBBC (complementary), #BCC5EB (analogous), and #9B81DA (lighter shade) work well with #C9BAEB.