#C9DEDC Color Information

Hex color code: #C9DEDC

A delicate cyan shade, #C9DEDC appears as (201, 222, 220) in RGB and (174°, 24%, 83%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePowder Blue
HEX
#C9DEDC
RGB
201, 222, 220
HSL
174°, 24%, 83%
CMYK
9%, 0%, 1%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C9DEDC;
background-color: #C9DEDC;
border-color: #C9DEDC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9DEDC;
border: 2px solid #C9DEDC;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C9DEDC]
text-[#C9DEDC]
border-[#C9DEDC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9DEDC]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9DEDC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9DEDC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C9DEDC; 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 #C9DEDC; background-color: #C9DEDC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C9DEDC20; border-left: 4px solid #C9DEDC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9DEDC; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9DEDC in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 222, 220

Red: 201 / Green: 222 / Blue: 220

HSL

174°, 24%, 83%

Hue: 174° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 83%

CMYK

9%, 0%, 1%, 13%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 1% / Key: 13%

What color is #C9DEDC?

#C9DEDC is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9DEDC to RGB:

rgb(201, 222, 220)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9DEDC to HSL:

hsl(174, 24%, 83%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9DEDC to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 0%, 1%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A light cyan tone, #C9DEDC has RGB (201, 222, 220) and HSL (174°, 24%, 83%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9DEDC is #DEC9CB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9DED2.

Use #C9DEDC in CSS: color: #C9DEDC or background-color: #C9DEDC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9DEDC

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

Contrast Ratio: 14.97:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9DEDC?

#C9DEDC is a light cyan color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9DEDC?

#C9DEDC in RGB is (201, 222, 220) - 201 red, 222 green, and 220 blue.

How to use #C9DEDC in CSS?

Use #C9DEDC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9DEDC?

#DEC9CB (complementary), #C9DED2 (analogous), and #9AC1BD (lighter shade) work well with #C9DEDC.