#C9CCD9 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9CCD9

The hex color #C9CCD9 is a soft blue with RGB values of (201, 204, 217) and HSL of (229°, 17%, 82%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C9CCD9

RGB

201, 204, 217

HSL

229°, 17%, 82%

CMYK

7%, 6%, 0%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9CCD9;
background-color: #C9CCD9;
border-color: #C9CCD9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9CCD9;
border: 2px solid #C9CCD9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9CCD9]
text-[#C9CCD9]
border-[#C9CCD9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9CCD9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9CCD9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9CCD9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9CCD9; 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 #C9CCD9; background-color: #C9CCD915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9CCD920; border-left: 4px solid #C9CCD9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9CCD9; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9CCD9 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 204, 217

Red: 201 / Green: 204 / Blue: 217

HSL

229°, 17%, 82%

Hue: 229° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 82%

CMYK

7%, 6%, 0%, 15%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 15%

What color is #C9CCD9?

#C9CCD9 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D9D6C9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9CCD9 to RGB:

rgb(201, 204, 217)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9CCD9 to HSL:

hsl(229, 17%, 82%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9CCD9 to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9CCD9 is a soft blue color with RGB values of 201, 204, 217 and HSL of 229°, 17%, 82%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9CCD9 is #D9D6C9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9D4D9.

Use #C9CCD9 in CSS: color: #C9CCD9 or background-color: #C9CCD9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9CCD9

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.12:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CCD9?

#C9CCD9 is a soft blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9CCD9?

#C9CCD9 in RGB is (201, 204, 217) - 201 red, 204 green, and 217 blue.

How to use #C9CCD9 in CSS?

Use #C9CCD9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9CCD9?

#D9D6C9 (complementary), #C9D4D9 (analogous), and #9DA2B9 (lighter shade) work well with #C9CCD9.