Color #C5EBFC Color / Colour Code #C5EBFC
This page shows the hex color code for color #c5ebfc (#C5EBFC). The colour is a blue tone with 90% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C5EBFC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C5EBFC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 169, 199, and 229 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 199, 319, and 79 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C5EBFC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 199 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 199 to 244 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 199 with its complement at 19 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #C5EBFC
Lightness variations at hue 199 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C5EBFC
Design Use Cases for #C5EBFC
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #C5EBFC is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #C5EBFC is very close to white but carries a subtle blue tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Trust & Professional Identity
#C5EBFC sits in the blue range (hue 199). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C5EBFC (hue 199) to its complement at hue 19. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 229. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5ebfc, #fcd6c5);
CSS Code for #C5EBFC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #C5EBFC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C5EBFC (#C5EBFC)
#C5EBFC is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 197 red, 235 green, and 252 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 199 degrees with 90% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C5EBFC is 226/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C5EBFC against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.66:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.66:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FCD6C5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C5EBFC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C5FCF2 and #C5CFFC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #C5EBFC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C5EBFC?
- #C5EBFC is Color #C5EBFC, a blue color (colour) with RGB(197, 235, 252), HSL(199, 90%, 88%), and CMYK(22%, 7%, 0%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #C5EBFC accessible for text?
- Against white, #C5EBFC has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.66:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C5EBFC?
- The complementary colour is #FCD6C5 (hue 19). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C5FCF2 and #C5CFFC. The triadic palette adds #FCC5EA and #EAFCC5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C5EBFC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c5ebfc; or rgb(197, 235, 252); or hsl(199, 90%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 199 90% 88%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.