Light Cyan

The color #C9E5E8 is a light cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 229, 232 and HSL values of 186°, 40%, 85%.

Color Values for #C9E5E8

Below are the different color format representations for #C9E5E8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9E5E8
RGB:
rgb(201,229,232) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(186,40%,85%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 1%, 0%, 9%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9E5E8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9E5E8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 89.8%
Blue: 91%

Contrast Analysis for #C9E5E8

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 #C9E5E8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9E5E8

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

Complementary Colors for #C9E5E8

The complementary color for #C9E5E8 is #E8CDC9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9E5E8

The analogous colors for #C9E5E8 are #C9E8DC and #C9D6E8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9E5E8

The triadic colors for #C9E5E8 are #E8C9E5 and #E5E8C9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9E5E8

These are the darker variations of #C9E5E8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1B7BA and #79898B. This progression shows how #C9E5E8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9E5E8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4EAED and #DFEFF1. This progression shows how #C9E5E8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9E5E8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9E5E8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9E5E8

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9E5E8 in their visual identity.

#C9E5E8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9E5E8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9E5E8 is a light cyan with RGB values of 201, 229, 232 and HSL values of 186°, 40%, 85%.

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