#C5E8FE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C5E8FE?

RGB(197, 232, 254), HSL(203.2, 96.6%, 88.4%), CMYK(22.4%, 8.7%, 0.0%, 0.4%).

Q: Does #C5E8FE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.28:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C5E8FE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 197, 232, 254, in HSL 203.2°, 96.6%, 88.4%, and in CMYK 22.4%, 8.7%, 0.0%, 0.4%. The nearest named color is lightblue 1.

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Color Values

HEX

#C5E8FE

RGB

197, 232, 254

HSL

203.2, 96.6%, 88.4%

HSV

203.2, 22.4%, 99.6%

CMYK

22.4%, 8.7%, 0.0%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.9128 0.0475 235.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightblue 1

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.