Light Blue

The color #C9CAE6 is a light blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 202, 230 and HSL values of 238°, 37%, 85%.

Color Values for #C9CAE6

Below are the different color format representations for #C9CAE6. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9CAE6
RGB:
rgb(201,202,230) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(238,37%,85%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 12%, 0%, 10%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9CAE6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9CAE6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 79.2%
Blue: 90.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C9CAE6

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 #C9CAE6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9CAE6

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

Complementary Colors for #C9CAE6

The complementary color for #C9CAE6 is #E7E6CB. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9CAE6

The analogous colors for #C9CAE6 are #CBDAE7 and #D8CBE7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9CAE6

The triadic colors for #C9CAE6 are #E7CBCC and #CCE7CB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9CAE6

These are the darker variations of #C9CAE6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1A2B8 and #79798A. This progression shows how #C9CAE6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9CAE6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D5EB and #DFDFF0. This progression shows how #C9CAE6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9CAE6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9CAE6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9CAE6

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9CAE6 in their visual identity.

#C9CAE6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9CAE6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9CAE6 is a light blue with RGB values of 201, 202, 230 and HSL values of 238°, 37%, 85%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #C9CAE6 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.