#C9BFE0 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9BFE0

The hex color #C9BFE0 is a delicate purple with RGB values of (201, 191, 224) and HSL of (258°, 35%, 81%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#C9BFE0
RGB
201, 191, 224
HSL
258°, 35%, 81%
CMYK
10%, 15%, 0%, 12%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C9BFE0;
background-color: #C9BFE0;
border-color: #C9BFE0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9BFE0;
border: 2px solid #C9BFE0;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C9BFE0]
text-[#C9BFE0]
border-[#C9BFE0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9BFE0]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9BFE0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9BFE0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C9BFE0; 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 #C9BFE0; background-color: #C9BFE015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C9BFE020; border-left: 4px solid #C9BFE0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9BFE0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9BFE0 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 191, 224

Red: 201 / Green: 191 / Blue: 224

HSL

258°, 35%, 81%

Hue: 258° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

10%, 15%, 0%, 12%

Cyan: 10% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 12%

What color is #C9BFE0?

#C9BFE0 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9BFE0 to RGB:

rgb(201, 191, 224)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9BFE0 to HSL:

hsl(258, 35%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9BFE0 to CMYK:

cmyk(10%, 15%, 0%, 12%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9BFE0 is a light purple color with RGB values of 201, 191, 224 and HSL of 258°, 35%, 81%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9BFE0 is #D5E0BE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BEC4E0.

Use #C9BFE0 in CSS: color: #C9BFE0 or background-color: #C9BFE0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9BFE0

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.01:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BFE0?

#C9BFE0 is a light purple color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9BFE0?

#C9BFE0 in RGB is (201, 191, 224) - 201 red, 191 green, and 224 blue.

How to use #C9BFE0 in CSS?

Use #C9BFE0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9BFE0?

#D5E0BE (complementary), #BEC4E0 (analogous), and #9C8AC7 (lighter shade) work well with #C9BFE0.