#C5D3F0

A very light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.

About #C5D3F0

Visually, #C5D3F0 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 211, 240).

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 18% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow, and 6% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#C5D3F0
RGB197, 211, 240
HSL220.5°, 58.9%, 85.7%
CMYK18%, 12%, 0%, 6%
HSV220.5°, 17.9%, 94.1%
LAB84.4, 1.2, -15.8
XYZ62.0, 64.8, 91.7
Decimal12964848

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.51:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.95:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.44:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.86:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5D3F0; }
.text-color { color: #C5D3F0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5D3F0; }

Similar Colors

Lightsteelblue
#B0C4DE