#C5DBF0
A very light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightblue.
About #C5DBF0
The precise color #C5DBF0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Lightblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 219, 240).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 9% M, 0% Y, and 6% 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. Because it is a very light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5DBF0
RGB197, 219, 240
HSL209.3°, 58.9%, 85.7%
CMYK18%, 9%, 0%, 6%
HSV209.3°, 17.9%, 94.1%
LAB86.4, -3.0, -12.7
XYZ64.1, 68.8, 92.3
Decimal12966896
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.42:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.76:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.36:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.55:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5DBF0;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5DBF0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5DBF0;
}