#C9C5DA Color Information

Hex color code: #C9C5DA

The hex color #C9C5DA is a ethereal blue with RGB values of (201, 197, 218) and HSL of (251°, 22%, 81%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C9C5DA

RGB

201, 197, 218

HSL

251°, 22%, 81%

CMYK

8%, 10%, 0%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9C5DA;
background-color: #C9C5DA;
border-color: #C9C5DA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9C5DA;
border: 2px solid #C9C5DA;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9C5DA]
text-[#C9C5DA]
border-[#C9C5DA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9C5DA]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9C5DA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9C5DA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9C5DA; 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 #C9C5DA; background-color: #C9C5DA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9C5DA20; border-left: 4px solid #C9C5DA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9C5DA; }

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9C5DA in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 197, 218

Red: 201 / Green: 197 / Blue: 218

HSL

251°, 22%, 81%

Hue: 251° / Saturation: 22% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

8%, 10%, 0%, 15%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 15%

What color is #C9C5DA?

#C9C5DA is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D5D9C4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9C5DA to RGB:

rgb(201, 197, 218)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9C5DA to HSL:

hsl(251, 22%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9C5DA to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9C5DA is a delicate blue color with RGB values of 201, 197, 218 and HSL of 251°, 22%, 81%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9C5DA is #D5D9C4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C4CBD9.

Use #C9C5DA in CSS: color: #C9C5DA or background-color: #C9C5DA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9C5DA

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.48:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C5DA?

#C9C5DA is a delicate blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9C5DA?

#C9C5DA in RGB is (201, 197, 218) - 201 red, 197 green, and 218 blue.

How to use #C9C5DA in CSS?

Use #C9C5DA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9C5DA?

#D5D9C4 (complementary), #C4CBD9 (analogous), and #9C95BB (lighter shade) work well with #C9C5DA.