Light Cyan

The color #C9E5EF is a light cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 229, 239 and HSL values of 196°, 54%, 86%.

Color Values for #C9E5EF

Below are the different color format representations for #C9E5EF. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9E5EF
RGB:
rgb(201,229,239)
HSL:
hsl(196,54%,86%)
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 6%)

Color Composition of #C9E5EF

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9E5EF. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 89.8%
Blue: 93.7%

Contrast Analysis for #C9E5EF

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 #C9E5EF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9E5EF

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

Complementary Colors for #C9E5EF

The complementary color for #C9E5EF is #EFD2C8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9E5EF

The analogous colors for #C9E5EF are #C8EFE6 and #C8D1EF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9E5EF

The triadic colors for #C9E5EF are #EFC8E4 and #E4EFC8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9E5EF

These are the darker variations of #C9E5EF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1B7BF and #79898F. This progression shows how #C9E5EF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9E5EF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4EAF2 and #DFEFF5. This progression shows how #C9E5EF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9E5EF

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9E5EF. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9E5EF

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9E5EF in their visual identity.

#C9E5EF Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9E5EF. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9E5EF is a light cyan with RGB values of 201, 229, 239 and HSL values of 196°, 54%, 86%.

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