#C5F0FF

A very light, vivid blue closely aligning with Powderblue.

About #C5F0FF

The hex code #C5F0FF represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Powderblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 197 red, 240 green, and 255 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 23% Cyan, 6% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 0% Black. With a hue angle of 195.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a very light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5F0FF
RGB197, 240, 255
HSL195.5°, 100.0%, 88.6%
CMYK23%, 6%, 0%, 0%
HSV195.5°, 22.7%, 100.0%
LAB92.3, -10.6, -11.8
XYZ72.2, 81.4, 106.5
Decimal12972287

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.22:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
17.28:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
14.69:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5F0FF; }
.text-color { color: #C5F0FF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5F0FF; }

Similar Colors

Powderblue
#B0E0E6