#C5C5DB
A very light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #C5C5DB
The precise color #C5C5DB is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 197, 219).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 10% C, 10% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a very light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5C5DB
RGB197, 197, 219
HSL240.0°, 23.4%, 81.6%
CMYK10%, 10%, 0%, 14%
HSV240.0°, 10.0%, 85.9%
LAB80.1, 4.2, -10.9
XYZ55.8, 56.9, 75.1
Decimal12961243
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.70:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.38:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.62:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.53:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5C5DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5C5DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5C5DB;
}