#C9E4E4 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9E4E4

The hex color #C9E4E4 is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (201, 228, 228) and HSL of (180°, 33%, 84%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePowder Blue

HEX

#C9E4E4

RGB

201, 228, 228

HSL

180°, 33%, 84%

CMYK

12%, 0%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9E4E4;
background-color: #C9E4E4;
border-color: #C9E4E4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9E4E4;
border: 2px solid #C9E4E4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9E4E4]
text-[#C9E4E4]
border-[#C9E4E4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9E4E4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9E4E4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9E4E4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9E4E4; 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 #C9E4E4; background-color: #C9E4E415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9E4E420; border-left: 4px solid #C9E4E4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9E4E4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9E4E4 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 228, 228

Red: 201 / Green: 228 / Blue: 228

HSL

180°, 33%, 84%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 84%

CMYK

12%, 0%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #C9E4E4?

#C9E4E4 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E4C9C9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9E4E4 to RGB:

rgb(201, 228, 228)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9E4E4 to HSL:

hsl(180, 33%, 84%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9E4E4 to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A ethereal cyan tone, #C9E4E4 has RGB (201, 228, 228) and HSL (180°, 33%, 84%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9E4E4 is #E4C9C9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9E4D6.

Use #C9E4E4 in CSS: color: #C9E4E4 or background-color: #C9E4E4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9E4E4

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

Contrast Ratio: 15.70:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9E4E4?

#C9E4E4 is a ethereal cyan color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9E4E4?

#C9E4E4 in RGB is (201, 228, 228) - 201 red, 228 green, and 228 blue.

How to use #C9E4E4 in CSS?

Use #C9E4E4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9E4E4?

#E4C9C9 (complementary), #C9E4D6 (analogous), and #96CACA (lighter shade) work well with #C9E4E4.