Color swatch image showing #C1CDD9 with RGB(193,205,217) values

#C1CDD9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C1CDD9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C1CDD9 Color Information

#C1CDD9 RGB value is (193, 205, 217). The hex color red value is 193, green is 205, and blue is 217. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 15 percent.

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#C1CDD9 Color Meaning

Color #C1CDD9 signifies balanced neutrality, architectural coolness, and muted reliability. #C1CDD9 medium grey-blue sits between slate and sky—neither emotional nor sterile, but consistently present. Psychologically, color #C1CDD9 creates visual rhythm in data tables, navigation menus, and technical documentation where hierarchy must emerge through tone, not ornament. In urban design, #C1CDD9 echoes concrete softened by light—modern but not alienating. Spiritually, #C1CDD9 represents steadiness without stagnation: presence that endures because #C1CDD9 adapts. Use color #C1CDD9 when your brand must feel dependable in complex environments, especially where users seek clarity, not charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #C1CDD9 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#C1CDD9
RGB
rgb(193, 205, 217)
HSL
hsl(210°, 24%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 6%, 0%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 11%, 85%)
XYZ
56.3480 60.0099 74.2588
Yxy
60.0099 0.2956 0.3148
Hunter Lab
77.4661 -0.4967 -2.0363
CIE-Lab
81.8435 -1.7064 -7.3502

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red193 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue217 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#C1CDD9 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#C1CDD9 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #C1CDD9 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#C1CDD9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C1CDD9 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#C1CDD9

protanopia

#c6c6d6

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C1CDD9;

Text Color

color: #C1CDD9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C1CDD9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C1CDD940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C1CDD9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C1CDD9 0%, #597591 100%);

#C1CDD9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C1CDD9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.