#C9CEEB Color Information

Hex color code: #C9CEEB

#C9CEEB is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (201, 206, 235), and in HSL it is (231°, 46%, 85%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#C9CEEB

RGB

201, 206, 235

HSL

231°, 46%, 85%

CMYK

14%, 12%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9CEEB;
background-color: #C9CEEB;
border-color: #C9CEEB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9CEEB;
border: 2px solid #C9CEEB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9CEEB]
text-[#C9CEEB]
border-[#C9CEEB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9CEEB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9CEEB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9CEEB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9CEEB; 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 #C9CEEB; background-color: #C9CEEB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9CEEB20; border-left: 4px solid #C9CEEB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9CEEB; }

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9CEEB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 206, 235

Red: 201 / Green: 206 / Blue: 235

HSL

231°, 46%, 85%

Hue: 231° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 85%

CMYK

14%, 12%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #C9CEEB?

#C9CEEB is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EAE5C7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9CEEB to RGB:

rgb(201, 206, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9CEEB to HSL:

hsl(231, 46%, 85%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9CEEB to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 12%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9CEEB is a airy blue color with RGB values of 201, 206, 235 and HSL of 231°, 46%, 85%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9CEEB is #EAE5C7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C7DEEA.

Use #C9CEEB in CSS: color: #C9CEEB or background-color: #C9CEEB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9CEEB

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.51:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CEEB?

#C9CEEB is a airy blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9CEEB?

#C9CEEB in RGB is (201, 206, 235) - 201 red, 206 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #C9CEEB in CSS?

Use #C9CEEB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9CEEB?

#EAE5C7 (complementary), #C7DEEA (analogous), and #8F9AD6 (lighter shade) work well with #C9CEEB.