#C9ECED Color Information

Hex color code: #C9ECED

The hex color #C9ECED is a soft cyan with RGB values of (201, 236, 237) and HSL of (182°, 50%, 86%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NamePale Turquoise
HEX
#C9ECED
RGB
201, 236, 237
HSL
182°, 50%, 86%
CMYK
15%, 0%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C9ECED;
background-color: #C9ECED;
border-color: #C9ECED;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9ECED;
border: 2px solid #C9ECED;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C9ECED]
text-[#C9ECED]
border-[#C9ECED]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9ECED]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9ECED, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9ECED; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C9ECED; 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 #C9ECED; background-color: #C9ECED15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C9ECED20; border-left: 4px solid #C9ECED; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9ECED; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9ECED in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 236, 237

Red: 201 / Green: 236 / Blue: 237

HSL

182°, 50%, 86%

Hue: 182° / Saturation: 50% / Lightness: 86%

CMYK

15%, 0%, 0%, 7%

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

What color is #C9ECED?

#C9ECED is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9ECED to RGB:

rgb(201, 236, 237)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9ECED to HSL:

hsl(182, 50%, 86%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9ECED to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9ECED is a airy cyan color with RGB values of 201, 236, 237 and HSL of 182°, 50%, 86%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9ECED is #EDCBC9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9EDDC.

Use #C9ECED in CSS: color: #C9ECED or background-color: #C9ECED. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9ECED

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

Contrast Ratio: 16.70:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9ECED?

#C9ECED is a airy cyan color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9ECED?

#C9ECED in RGB is (201, 236, 237) - 201 red, 236 green, and 237 blue.

How to use #C9ECED in CSS?

Use #C9ECED directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9ECED?

#EDCBC9 (complementary), #C9EDDC (analogous), and #90D8DA (lighter shade) work well with #C9ECED.