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#C6CBDF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C6CBDF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C6CBDF Color Information

#C6CBDF RGB value is (198, 203, 223). The hex color red value is 198, green is 203, and blue is 223. Its HSL format shows a hue of 228°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of83 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 9 percent, 0 percent, 13percent.

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#C6CBDF Color Meaning

Color #C6CBDF offers softened institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and gentle professionalism. #C6CBDF lighter, greyer variant of color #C6CBDF leans toward periwinkle—evoking overcast skies, institutional linens, and calm water. Unlike stark greys, #C6CBDF carries emotional warmth through its blue base; unlike brighter blues, #C6CBDF avoids dominance. In healthcare and education design, #C6CBDF hue reduces anxiety in waiting areas and digital dashboards by offering a chromatic “buffer” that feels supportive without intrusion. In UI/UX systems, color #C6CBDF functions as a calming background or card color. #C6CBDF meets accessibility contrast standards when paired with deep charcoals or navy text, making #C6CBDF viable for long-form content. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated stocks, enhancing its use in editorial and academic publishing. Consumer testing reveals higher comfort ratings for interfaces using color #C6CBDF versus standard light greys. Culturally, color #C6CBDF reflects care that listens. #C6CBDF appears in mental health platforms, senior services, and public broadcasting as a symbol of support without pressure. Spiritually, #C6CBDF aligns with the throat chakra’s receptive mode: communication that holds space. Designers choose color #C6CBDF when they want to signal neutrality with heart. Its calm is active, not passive.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6CBDF 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
#C6CBDF
RGB
rgb(198, 203, 223)
HSL
hsl(228°, 28%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 9%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(228°, 11%, 87%)
XYZ
57.9639 60.0454 78.3469
Yxy
60.0454 0.2952 0.3058
Hunter Lab
77.4890 0.6430 -2.9619
CIE-Lab
81.8628 2.1878 -10.4899

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue223 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#C6CBDF 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

#C6CBDF 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 #C6CBDF 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6CBDF 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

#C6CBDF

protanopia

#c8c8da

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6CBDF;

Text Color

color: #C6CBDF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6CBDF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6CBDF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6CBDF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6CBDF 0%, #57659b 100%);

#C6CBDF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C6CBDF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.