Color swatch image showing #C9FFEC with RGB(201,255,236) values

#C9FFEC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9FFEC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9FFEC Color Information

#C9FFEC RGB value is (201, 255, 236). The hex color red value is 201, green is 255, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 159°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 89 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent, 0 percent.

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#C9FFEC Color Meaning

Color #C9FFEC radiates gentle renewal, digital serenity, and post-industrial calm. As a pale cyan-tinted white, #C9FFEC mimics the glow of well-lit screens or filtered daylight through airplane windows. Psychologically, color #C9FFEC soothes without inducing drowsiness, making #C9FFEC ideal for wellness apps, recovery spaces, and minimalist design systems. Its low saturation prevents visual fatigue, while its cool undertone maintains mental alertness. Unlike stark whites, #C9FFEC softens digital harshness without sacrificing clarity. In environmental design, color #C9FFEC suggests purified air and water—often used in spas, dental offices, and sustainable packaging. Culturally, #C9FFEC reflects a shift toward “clean tech” aesthetics: sterile but humane, efficient but peaceful. Spiritually, #C9FFEC represents clarity after confusion, like morning mist burning off to reveal a clear day. Because #C9FFEC resists strong emotional associations, color #C9FFEC acts as a neutral yet intentional canvas for user interaction, emotional regulation, and mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9FFEC 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
#C9FFEC
RGB
rgb(201, 255, 236)
HSL
hsl(159°, 100%, 89%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 0%, 7%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(159°, 21%, 100%)
XYZ
74.9877 89.9936 92.7751
Yxy
89.9936 0.2909 0.3491
Hunter Lab
94.8650 -9.3034 1.4576
CIE-Lab
95.9941 -20.7206 3.4866

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue236 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow7 / 100 (7%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#C9FFEC 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

#C9FFEC 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 #C9FFEC 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+)

1.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9FFEC 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

#C9FFEC

protanopia

#e0e1f1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9FFEC;

Text Color

color: #C9FFEC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9FFEC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9FFEC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9FFEC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9FFEC 0%, #04ffa7 100%);

#C9FFEC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C9FFEC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.