#C9E8E3
Light Cyan
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About #C9E8E3 Light Cyan
#C9E8E3 is a light cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 232 green, and 227 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 170°, saturation of 40%, and lightness of 85%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #C9E8E3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
170°
Hue
40%
Saturation
85%
Lightness
Light Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9E8E3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9E8E3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9E8E3 on White
Contrast Ratio1.3:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9E8E3 on Black
Contrast Ratio16.14:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9E8E3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9E8E3 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 232, 227) |
| HSL | hsl(170, 40%, 85%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 232, 227 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 91.0%, 89.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 13%, 0%, 2%, 9% |
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