#C9DAF8 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9DAF8

#C9DAF8 is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (201, 218, 248), and in HSL it is (218°, 77%, 88%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NamePowder Blue
HEX
#C9DAF8
RGB
201, 218, 248
HSL
218°, 77%, 88%
CMYK
19%, 12%, 0%, 3%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C9DAF8;
background-color: #C9DAF8;
border-color: #C9DAF8;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9DAF8;
border: 2px solid #C9DAF8;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C9DAF8]
text-[#C9DAF8]
border-[#C9DAF8]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9DAF8]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9DAF8, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9DAF8; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C9DAF8; 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 #C9DAF8; background-color: #C9DAF815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C9DAF820; border-left: 4px solid #C9DAF8; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9DAF8; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9DAF8 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 218, 248

Red: 201 / Green: 218 / Blue: 248

HSL

218°, 77%, 88%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 88%

CMYK

19%, 12%, 0%, 3%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 3%

What color is #C9DAF8?

#C9DAF8 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9DAF8 to RGB:

rgb(201, 218, 248)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9DAF8 to HSL:

hsl(218, 77%, 88%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9DAF8 to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 12%, 0%, 3%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #C9DAF8 has RGB (201, 218, 248) and HSL (218°, 77%, 88%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9DAF8 is #F8E7C9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9F2F8.

Use #C9DAF8 in CSS: color: #C9DAF8 or background-color: #C9DAF8. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9DAF8

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

Contrast Ratio: 14.87:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9DAF8?

#C9DAF8 is a soft blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9DAF8?

#C9DAF8 in RGB is (201, 218, 248) - 201 red, 218 green, and 248 blue.

How to use #C9DAF8 in CSS?

Use #C9DAF8 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9DAF8?

#F8E7C9 (complementary), #C9F2F8 (analogous), and #85ACEF (lighter shade) work well with #C9DAF8.