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#C6CBDC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C6CBDC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C6CBDC Color Information

#C6CBDC RGB value is (198, 203, 220). The hex color red value is 198, green is 203, and blue is 220. Its HSL format shows a hue of 226°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of82 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 8 percent, 0 percent, 14percent.

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#C6CBDC Color Meaning

Color #C6CBDC offers softened institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and gentle professionalism. #C6CBDC lighter, greyer variant of color #C6CBDC leans toward periwinkle—evoking overcast skies, institutional linens, and calm water. Unlike stark greys, #C6CBDC carries emotional warmth through its blue base; unlike brighter blues, #C6CBDC avoids dominance. In healthcare and education design, #C6CBDC hue reduces anxiety in waiting areas and digital dashboards by offering a chromatic “buffer” that feels supportive without intrusion. In UI/UX systems, color #C6CBDC functions as a calming background or card color. #C6CBDC meets accessibility contrast standards when paired with deep charcoals or navy text, making #C6CBDC 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 #C6CBDC versus standard light greys. Culturally, color #C6CBDC reflects care that listens. #C6CBDC appears in mental health platforms, senior services, and public broadcasting as a symbol of support without pressure. Spiritually, #C6CBDC aligns with the throat chakra’s receptive mode: communication that holds space. Designers choose color #C6CBDC when they want to signal neutrality with heart. Its calm is active, not passive.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6CBDC 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
#C6CBDC
RGB
rgb(198, 203, 220)
HSL
hsl(226°, 24%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(226°, 10%, 86%)
XYZ
57.5629 59.8849 76.2352
Yxy
59.8849 0.2972 0.3092
Hunter Lab
77.3853 0.4634 -2.5161
CIE-Lab
81.7756 1.5837 -9.0154

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue220 / 255 (86%)
86%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#C6CBDC 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

#C6CBDC 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 #C6CBDC 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+)

1.62:1
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 #C6CBDC 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

#C6CBDC

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6CBDC;

Text Color

color: #C6CBDC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6CBDC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6CBDC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6CBDC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6CBDC 0%, #5b6995 100%);

#C6CBDC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C6CBDC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.