#C9DDEB

Color Details

HEX
#C9DDEB
RGB
rgb(201, 221, 235)
HSL
hsl(205, 46%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 6%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 15.03:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9ddeb
Contrast 15.03:1 AAA
White on #c9ddeb
Contrast 1.40:1 Fail
#c9ddeb on Black
Contrast 15.03:1 AAA
#c9ddeb on White
Contrast 1.40:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4e4ef
#dfebf3
#e9f1f7
#a1b1bc
#79858d
#50585e

Complement & Analogous

#ead6c7
#c7caea
#c7eae7

Triadic

#eac7dc
#dceac7

Monochrome

#50585e #79858d #c9ddeb #dfebf3 #e9f1f7 #f4f8fb

Analogous

#c7eae7 #d8f0ee #c9ddeb #d2d5ee #c7caea #9fa2bb

Complementary Mix

#79858d #c9ddeb #dfebf3 #ead6c7 #f1e4db #988b81

Nearby Colors

#c9ddea
#c9ddec
#c9dddb
#c9ddfb

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About #C9DDEB

#C9DDEB converts to RGB(201, 221, 235) and HSL(205, 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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#C9DDEB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9DDEB?
RGB: 201, 221, 235. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 221, 235)
Is #C9DDEB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9DDEB?
Complement: #ead6c7.
Does #C9DDEB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.40:1 (Fails AA). On black: 15.03:1 (AAA (normal text)).