Information about #C5D4E2 color

#C5D4E2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C5D4E2 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(197, 212, 226) — 77.3% red, 83.1% green, 88.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 5 / 0 / 11. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #C5D4E2 reads as a moderately toned sky-leaning azure and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Sweetwaters (#C3D1DF). Slightly further away sit Altitude (#BCD4E2) and Light Periwinkle (#C5CBE1).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(197, 212, 226)), which gives #C5D4E2 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C5D4E2: 13.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C5D4E2 color variations

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#C5D4E2 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #C5D4E2

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C5D4E2
  • RGB197, 212, 226
  • CMYK11, 5, 0, 11
  • HSL209°, 33%, 83%
  • HSL Precise208.966°, 33.333%, 82.941%
  • HSV209°, 13%, 89%
  • HSB209°, 13%, 89%
  • HEX IDC5D4E2
  • DECIMAL ID12965090
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB83.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB88.6%
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