Color #C5FAEE Color / Colour Code #C5FAEE
This page shows the hex color code for color #c5faee (#C5FAEE). The colour is a cyan tone with 84% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C5FAEE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C5FAEE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 136, 166, and 196 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 166, 286, and 46 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C5FAEE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 166 and saturation at 84%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 166 to 211 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 166 with its complement at 346 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 #C5FAEE
Lightness variations at hue 166 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C5FAEE
Design Use Cases for #C5FAEE
Vibrant Brand Color
#C5FAEE has a strong 84% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #C5FAEE is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#C5FAEE is in the cyan spectrum (hue 166). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C5FAEE (hue 166) to its complement at hue 346. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 196. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5faee, #fac7d3);
CSS Code for #C5FAEE
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Colors visually similar to #C5FAEE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C5FAEE (#C5FAEE)
#C5FAEE is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 197 red, 250 green, and 238 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 166 degrees with 84% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C5FAEE is 233/255 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 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C5FAEE against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.28:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.28:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FAC7D3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C5FAEE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C7FAD4 and #C7ECFA, 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 #C5FAEE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C5FAEE?
- #C5FAEE is Color #C5FAEE, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(197, 250, 238), HSL(166, 84%, 88%), and CMYK(21%, 0%, 5%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 233/255.
- Is #C5FAEE accessible for text?
- Against white, #C5FAEE has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.28:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C5FAEE?
- The complementary colour is #FAC7D3 (hue 346). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C7FAD4 and #C7ECFA. The triadic palette adds #EEC7FA and #FAEEC7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C5FAEE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c5faee; or rgb(197, 250, 238); or hsl(166, 84%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 166 84% 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.