#C5BDCD

Color Details

HEX
#C5BDCD
RGB
rgb(197, 189, 205)
HSL
hsl(270, 14%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 8%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.53:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5bdcd
Contrast 11.53:1 AAA
White on #c5bdcd
Contrast 1.82:1 Fail
#c5bdcd on Black
Contrast 11.53:1 AAA
#c5bdcd on White
Contrast 1.82:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1cad7
#dcd7e1
#e8e5eb
#9e97a4
#76717b
#4f4c52

Complement & Analogous

#c4cdbc
#d1b7d1
#b7b7d1

Triadic

#cdc4bc
#bccdc4

Monochrome

#4f4c52 #76717b #c5bdcd #dcd7e1 #e8e5eb #f3f2f5

Analogous

#b7b7d1 #cdcddf #c5bdcd #dac5da #d1b7d1 #a792a7

Complementary Mix

#76717b #c5bdcd #dcd7e1 #c4cdbc #d9dfd3 #7f857a

Nearby Colors

#c5bdcc
#c5bdce
#c5bdbd
#c5bddd

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About #C5BDCD

#C5BDCD converts to RGB(197, 189, 205) and HSL(270, 14%, 77%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#C5BDCD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5BDCD?
RGB: 197, 189, 205. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 189, 205)
Is #C5BDCD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5BDCD?
Complement: #c4cdbc.
Does #C5BDCD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.82:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.53:1 (AAA (normal text)).