#C5CCE5 Color Information

Hex color code: #C5CCE5

#C5CCE5 is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (197, 204, 229), and in HSL it is (227°, 38%, 84%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#C5CCE5
RGB
197, 204, 229
HSL
227°, 38%, 84%
CMYK
14%, 11%, 0%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C5CCE5;
background-color: #C5CCE5;
border-color: #C5CCE5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5CCE5;
border: 2px solid #C5CCE5;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C5CCE5]
text-[#C5CCE5]
border-[#C5CCE5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5CCE5]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5CCE5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5CCE5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C5CCE5; 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 #C5CCE5; background-color: #C5CCE515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C5CCE520; border-left: 4px solid #C5CCE5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5CCE5; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5CCE5 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 204, 229

Red: 197 / Green: 204 / Blue: 229

HSL

227°, 38%, 84%

Hue: 227° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 84%

CMYK

14%, 11%, 0%, 10%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 10%

What color is #C5CCE5?

#C5CCE5 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5CCE5 to RGB:

rgb(197, 204, 229)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5CCE5 to HSL:

hsl(227, 38%, 84%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5CCE5 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 11%, 0%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #C5CCE5 has RGB (197, 204, 229) and HSL (227°, 38%, 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 #C5CCE5 is #E6DFC7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C7DDE6.

Use #C5CCE5 in CSS: color: #C5CCE5 or background-color: #C5CCE5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5CCE5

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.14:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5CCE5?

#C5CCE5 is a soft blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C5CCE5?

#C5CCE5 in RGB is (197, 204, 229) - 197 red, 204 green, and 229 blue.

How to use #C5CCE5 in CSS?

Use #C5CCE5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5CCE5?

#E6DFC7 (complementary), #C7DDE6 (analogous), and #929FCE (lighter shade) work well with #C5CCE5.