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#C5D1DC

#C5D1DC
Conversions
HEX#C5D1DC
RGBrgb(197, 209, 220)
HSLhsl(209, 25%, 82%)
HSVhsv(209, 10%, 86%)
CMYKcmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 14%)
Copy CSS
color: #c5d1dc; /* rgb */ color: rgb(197, 209, 220); /* hsl */ color: hsl(209, 25%, 82%);
Contrast
On white1.55 : 1
On ink black12.33 : 1

About #C5D1DC

#C5D1DC is the hex color #C5D1DC, which translates to rgb(197, 209, 220) in RGB and hsl(209, 25%, 82%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 209 degrees, with a saturation of 25 percent and a lightness of 82 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a light shade.

Using #C5D1DC in a design

Text placed directly on #C5D1DC is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #C5D1DC

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #C5D1DC for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #C5D1DC

  • HEX: #C5D1DC
  • RGB: rgb(197, 209, 220)
  • HSL: hsl(209, 25%, 82%)
  • HSV: hsv(209, 10%, 86%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 14%)

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