#C5D6DD Color Information

Hex color code: #C5D6DD

A light blue shade, #C5D6DD appears as (197, 214, 221) in RGB and (198°, 26%, 82%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NamePowder Blue
HEX
#C5D6DD
RGB
197, 214, 221
HSL
198°, 26%, 82%
CMYK
11%, 3%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C5D6DD;
background-color: #C5D6DD;
border-color: #C5D6DD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5D6DD;
border: 2px solid #C5D6DD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C5D6DD]
text-[#C5D6DD]
border-[#C5D6DD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5D6DD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5D6DD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5D6DD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C5D6DD; 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 #C5D6DD; background-color: #C5D6DD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C5D6DD20; border-left: 4px solid #C5D6DD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5D6DD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5D6DD in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 214, 221

Red: 197 / Green: 214 / Blue: 221

HSL

198°, 26%, 82%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 26% / Lightness: 82%

CMYK

11%, 3%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 11% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #C5D6DD?

#C5D6DD is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5D6DD to RGB:

rgb(197, 214, 221)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5D6DD to HSL:

hsl(198, 26%, 82%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5D6DD to CMYK:

cmyk(11%, 3%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #C5D6DD has RGB (197, 214, 221) and HSL (198°, 26%, 82%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5D6DD is #DDCCC5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C5DDD8.

Use #C5D6DD in CSS: color: #C5D6DD or background-color: #C5D6DD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5D6DD

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

Contrast Ratio: 14.04:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5D6DD?

#C5D6DD is a soft blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C5D6DD?

#C5D6DD in RGB is (197, 214, 221) - 197 red, 214 green, and 221 blue.

How to use #C5D6DD in CSS?

Use #C5D6DD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5D6DD?

#DDCCC5 (complementary), #C5DDD8 (analogous), and #95B4C1 (lighter shade) work well with #C5D6DD.