#C9E4E3 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9E4E3

The hex color #C9E4E3 is a light cyan with RGB values of (201, 228, 227) and HSL of (178°, 33%, 84%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NamePowder Blue

HEX

#C9E4E3

RGB

201, 228, 227

HSL

178°, 33%, 84%

CMYK

12%, 0%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9E4E3;
background-color: #C9E4E3;
border-color: #C9E4E3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9E4E3;
border: 2px solid #C9E4E3;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9E4E3]
text-[#C9E4E3]
border-[#C9E4E3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9E4E3]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9E4E3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9E4E3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9E4E3; 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 #C9E4E3; background-color: #C9E4E315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9E4E320; border-left: 4px solid #C9E4E3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9E4E3; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9E4E3 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 228, 227

Red: 201 / Green: 228 / Blue: 227

HSL

178°, 33%, 84%

Hue: 178° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 84%

CMYK

12%, 0%, 0%, 11%

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

What color is #C9E4E3?

#C9E4E3 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E4C9CA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9E4E3 to RGB:

rgb(201, 228, 227)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9E4E3 to HSL:

hsl(178, 33%, 84%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9E4E3 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9E4E3 is a light cyan color with RGB values of 201, 228, 227 and HSL of 178°, 33%, 84%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9E4E3 is #E4C9CA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9E4D5.

Use #C9E4E3 in CSS: color: #C9E4E3 or background-color: #C9E4E3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9E4E3

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

Contrast Ratio: 15.69:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9E4E3?

#C9E4E3 is a light cyan color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #C9E4E3?

#C9E4E3 in RGB is (201, 228, 227) - 201 red, 228 green, and 227 blue.

How to use #C9E4E3 in CSS?

Use #C9E4E3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9E4E3?

#E4C9CA (complementary), #C9E4D5 (analogous), and #96CAC8 (lighter shade) work well with #C9E4E3.