#C5E4EE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5E4EE?

RGB(197, 228, 238), HSL(194.6, 54.7%, 85.3%), CMYK(17.2%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #C5E4EE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.34:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C5E4EE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 197, 228, 238, in HSL 194.6°, 54.7%, 85.3%, and in CMYK 17.2%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is lightblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#C5E4EE

RGB

197, 228, 238

HSL

194.6, 54.7%, 85.3%

HSV

194.6, 17.2%, 93.3%

CMYK

17.2%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.8995 0.0354 219.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightblue 2

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.