#C9D1ED Color Information

Hex color code: #C9D1ED

A soft blue shade, #C9D1ED appears as (201, 209, 237) in RGB and (227°, 50%, 86%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameLight Blue
HEX
#C9D1ED
RGB
201, 209, 237
HSL
227°, 50%, 86%
CMYK
15%, 12%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C9D1ED;
background-color: #C9D1ED;
border-color: #C9D1ED;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9D1ED;
border: 2px solid #C9D1ED;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C9D1ED]
text-[#C9D1ED]
border-[#C9D1ED]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9D1ED]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9D1ED, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9D1ED; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C9D1ED; 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 #C9D1ED; background-color: #C9D1ED15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C9D1ED20; border-left: 4px solid #C9D1ED; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9D1ED; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9D1ED in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 209, 237

Red: 201 / Green: 209 / Blue: 237

HSL

227°, 50%, 86%

Hue: 227° / Saturation: 50% / Lightness: 86%

CMYK

15%, 12%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #C9D1ED?

#C9D1ED is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9D1ED to RGB:

rgb(201, 209, 237)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9D1ED to HSL:

hsl(227, 50%, 86%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9D1ED to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 12%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #C9D1ED has RGB (201, 209, 237) and HSL (227°, 50%, 86%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9D1ED is #EDE5C9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9E3ED.

Use #C9D1ED in CSS: color: #C9D1ED or background-color: #C9D1ED. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9D1ED

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.83:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9D1ED?

#C9D1ED is a delicate blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9D1ED?

#C9D1ED in RGB is (201, 209, 237) - 201 red, 209 green, and 237 blue.

How to use #C9D1ED in CSS?

Use #C9D1ED directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9D1ED?

#EDE5C9 (complementary), #C9E3ED (analogous), and #90A0DA (lighter shade) work well with #C9D1ED.