#C5D3DB

A very light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightgray.

About #C5D3DB

Visually, #C5D3DB is defined as a muted blue. Its closest recognized web color is Lightgray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 211, and 219.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 10% C, 4% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5D3DB
RGB197, 211, 219
HSL201.8°, 23.4%, 81.6%
CMYK10%, 4%, 0%, 14%
HSV201.8°, 10.0%, 85.9%
LAB83.7, -3.1, -5.6
XYZ59.1, 63.6, 76.2
Decimal12964827

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.53:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.71:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.46:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.66:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5D3DB; }
.text-color { color: #C5D3DB; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5D3DB; }

Similar Colors

Lightgray
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