#C9C9D4 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9C9D4

The hex color #C9C9D4 is a soft blue with RGB values of (201, 201, 212) and HSL of (240°, 11%, 81%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameSilver

HEX

#C9C9D4

RGB

201, 201, 212

HSL

240°, 11%, 81%

CMYK

5%, 5%, 0%, 17%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9C9D4;
background-color: #C9C9D4;
border-color: #C9C9D4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9C9D4;
border: 2px solid #C9C9D4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9C9D4]
text-[#C9C9D4]
border-[#C9C9D4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9C9D4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9C9D4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9C9D4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9C9D4; 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 #C9C9D4; background-color: #C9C9D415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9C9D420; border-left: 4px solid #C9C9D4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9C9D4; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9C9D4 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 201, 212

Red: 201 / Green: 201 / Blue: 212

HSL

240°, 11%, 81%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

5%, 5%, 0%, 17%

Cyan: 5% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 17%

What color is #C9C9D4?

#C9C9D4 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D4D4C9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9C9D4 to RGB:

rgb(201, 201, 212)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9C9D4 to HSL:

hsl(240, 11%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9C9D4 to CMYK:

cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 17%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #C9C9D4 has RGB (201, 201, 212) and HSL (240°, 11%, 81%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9C9D4 is #D4D4C9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9CFD4.

Use #C9C9D4 in CSS: color: #C9C9D4 or background-color: #C9C9D4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9C9D4

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.79:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C9D4?

#C9C9D4 is a delicate blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9C9D4?

#C9C9D4 in RGB is (201, 201, 212) - 201 red, 201 green, and 212 blue.

How to use #C9C9D4 in CSS?

Use #C9C9D4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9C9D4?

#D4D4C9 (complementary), #C9CFD4 (analogous), and #9F9FB2 (lighter shade) work well with #C9C9D4.