Color swatch image showing #C1CDDB with RGB(193,205,219) values
Color swatch image showing #C1CDDB with RGB(193,205,219) values

#C1CDDB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C1CDDB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C1CDDB Color Information

#C1CDDB RGB value is (193, 205, 219). The hex color red value is 193, green is 205, and blue is 219. Its HSL format shows a hue of 212°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 12 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent.

#C1CDDB color swatch
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#C1CDDB Color Meaning

Color #C1CDDB offers softened institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and gentle professionalism. #C1CDDB lighter, greyer variant of color #C1CDDB leans toward periwinkle—evoking overcast skies, institutional linens, and calm water. Unlike stark greys, #C1CDDB carries emotional warmth through its blue base; unlike brighter blues, #C1CDDB avoids dominance. In healthcare and education design, #C1CDDB hue reduces anxiety in waiting areas and digital dashboards by offering a chromatic “buffer” that feels supportive without intrusion. In UI/UX systems, color #C1CDDB functions as a calming background or card color. #C1CDDB meets accessibility contrast standards when paired with deep charcoals or navy text, making #C1CDDB 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 #C1CDDB versus standard light greys. Culturally, color #C1CDDB reflects care that listens. #C1CDDB appears in mental health platforms, senior services, and public broadcasting as a symbol of support without pressure. Spiritually, #C1CDDB aligns with the throat chakra’s receptive mode: communication that holds space. Designers choose color #C1CDDB when they want to signal neutrality with heart. Its calm is active, not passive.

Color Conversion

Convert #C1CDDB 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
#C1CDDB
RGB
rgb(193, 205, 219)
HSL
hsl(212°, 27%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 6%, 0%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(212°, 12%, 86%)
XYZ
56.6098 60.1146 75.6374
Yxy
60.1146 0.2943 0.3125
Hunter Lab
77.5336 -0.3801 -2.3271
CIE-Lab
81.9004 -1.3021 -8.3349

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red193 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue219 / 255 (86%)
86%

CMYK Values

Cyan12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#C1CDDB 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

#C1CDDB 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 #C1CDDB 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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#C1CDDB

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 #C1CDDB 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

#C1CDDB

protanopia

#c6c6d8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C1CDDB;

Text Color

color: #C1CDDB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C1CDDB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C1CDDB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C1CDDB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C1CDDB 0%, #567496 100%);

#C1CDDB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C1CDDB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.