#C9CDEB

Color Details

HEX
#C9CDEB
RGB
rgb(201, 205, 235)
HSL
hsl(233, 46%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 13%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 13.42:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9cdeb
Contrast 13.42:1 AAA
White on #c9cdeb
Contrast 1.57:1 Fail
#c9cdeb on Black
Contrast 13.42:1 AAA
#c9cdeb on White
Contrast 1.57:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4d7ef
#dfe1f3
#e9ebf7
#a1a4bc
#797b8d
#50525e

Complement & Analogous

#eae6c7
#d5c7ea
#c7ddea

Triadic

#eac7cb
#cbeac7

Monochrome

#50525e #797b8d #c9cdeb #dfe1f3 #e9ebf7 #f4f5fb

Analogous

#c7ddea #d8e7f0 #c9cdeb #ddd2ee #d5c7ea #aa9fbb

Complementary Mix

#797b8d #c9cdeb #dfe1f3 #eae6c7 #f1efdb #989681

Nearby Colors

#c9cdea
#c9cdec
#c9cddb
#c9cdfb

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About #C9CDEB

#C9CDEB converts to RGB(201, 205, 235) and HSL(233, 46%, 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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#C9CDEB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9CDEB?
RGB: 201, 205, 235. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 205, 235)
Is #C9CDEB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9CDEB?
Complement: #eae6c7.
Does #C9CDEB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.57:1 (Fails AA). On black: 13.42:1 (AAA (normal text)).