Light Blue

The color #C9B9E1 is a light blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 185, 225 and HSL values of 264°, 40%, 80%.

Color Values for #C9B9E1

Below are the different color format representations for #C9B9E1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9B9E1
RGB:
rgb(201,185,225) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(264,40%,80%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 18%, 0%, 12%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9B9E1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9B9E1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 88.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C9B9E1

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #C9B9E1

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9B9E1

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C9B9E1

The complementary color for #C9B9E1 is #D0E0B8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9B9E1

The analogous colors for #C9B9E1 are #B8BCE0 and #DCB8E0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9B9E1

The triadic colors for #C9B9E1 are #E0C8B8 and #B8E0C8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9B9E1

These are the darker variations of #C9B9E1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A194B4 and #796F87. This progression shows how #C9B9E1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9B9E1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4C7E7 and #DFD5ED. This progression shows how #C9B9E1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9B9E1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9B9E1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9B9E1

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9B9E1 in their visual identity.

#C9B9E1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9B9E1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9B9E1 is a light blue with RGB values of 201, 185, 225 and HSL values of 264°, 40%, 80%.

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