#C9C5EF

Color Details

HEX
#C9C5EF
RGB
rgb(201, 197, 239)
HSL
hsl(246, 57%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 18%, 0%, 6%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.72:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9c5ef
Contrast 12.72:1 AAA
White on #c9c5ef
Contrast 1.65:1 Fail
#c9c5ef on Black
Contrast 12.72:1 AAA
#c9c5ef on White
Contrast 1.65:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4d1f2
#dfdcf5
#e9e8f9
#a19ebf
#79768f
#504f60

Complement & Analogous

#eaefc3
#ddc3ef
#c3d4ef

Triadic

#efc7c3
#c3efc7

Monochrome

#504f60 #79768f #c9c5ef #dfdcf5 #e9e8f9 #f4f3fc

Analogous

#c3d4ef #d5e1f4 #c9c5ef #e4cff2 #ddc3ef #b19cbf

Complementary Mix

#79768f #c9c5ef #dfdcf5 #eaefc3 #f1f5d8 #989b7f

Nearby Colors

#c9c5ee
#c9c5f0
#c9c5df
#c9c5ff

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About #C9C5EF

#C9C5EF converts to RGB(201, 197, 239) and HSL(246, 57%, 85%). 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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#C9C5EF FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9C5EF?
RGB: 201, 197, 239. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 197, 239)
Is #C9C5EF a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9C5EF?
Complement: #eaefc3.
Does #C9C5EF have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.65:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.72:1 (AAA (normal text)).