#C5C9DD

Color Details

HEX
#C5C9DD
RGB
rgb(197, 201, 221)
HSL
hsl(230, 26%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 9%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.77:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5c9dd
Contrast 12.77:1 AAA
White on #c5c9dd
Contrast 1.64:1 Fail
#c5c9dd on Black
Contrast 12.77:1 AAA
#c5c9dd on White
Contrast 1.64:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1d4e4
#dcdfeb
#e8e9f1
#9ea1b1
#767985
#4f5058

Complement & Analogous

#ddd9c5
#cdc5dd
#c5d5dd

Triadic

#ddc5c9
#c9ddc5

Monochrome

#4f5058 #767985 #c5c9dd #dcdfeb #e8e9f1 #f3f4f8

Analogous

#c5d5dd #d6e2e7 #c5c9dd #d7d1e4 #cdc5dd #a49eb1

Complementary Mix

#767985 #c5c9dd #dcdfeb #ddd9c5 #e9e6d9 #908d80

Nearby Colors

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#c5c9de
#c5c9cd
#c5c9ed

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About #C5C9DD

#C5C9DD converts to RGB(197, 201, 221) and HSL(230, 26%, 82%). 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.

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#C5C9DD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5C9DD?
RGB: 197, 201, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 201, 221)
Is #C5C9DD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5C9DD?
Complement: #ddd9c5.
Does #C5C9DD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.64:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.77:1 (AAA (normal text)).