Color swatch image showing #C9FFE3 with RGB(201,255,227) values

#C9FFE3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9FFE3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9FFE3 Color Information

#C9FFE3 RGB value is (201, 255, 227). The hex color red value is 201, green is 255, and blue is 227. Its HSL format shows a hue of 149°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 89 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 0 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent.

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#C9FFE3 Color Meaning

Color #C9FFE3 radiates gentle renewal, digital serenity, and post-industrial calm. As a pale cyan-tinted white, #C9FFE3 mimics the glow of well-lit screens or filtered daylight through airplane windows. Psychologically, color #C9FFE3 soothes without inducing drowsiness, making #C9FFE3 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, #C9FFE3 softens digital harshness without sacrificing clarity. In environmental design, color #C9FFE3 suggests purified air and water—often used in spas, dental offices, and sustainable packaging. Culturally, #C9FFE3 reflects a shift toward “clean tech” aesthetics: sterile but humane, efficient but peaceful. Spiritually, #C9FFE3 represents clarity after confusion, like morning mist burning off to reveal a clear day. Because #C9FFE3 resists strong emotional associations, color #C9FFE3 acts as a neutral yet intentional canvas for user interaction, emotional regulation, and mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9FFE3 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
#C9FFE3
RGB
rgb(201, 255, 227)
HSL
hsl(149°, 100%, 89%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 0%, 11%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(149°, 21%, 100%)
XYZ
73.7125 89.4836 86.0600
Yxy
89.4836 0.2957 0.3590
Hunter Lab
94.5958 -9.9722 3.1709
CIE-Lab
95.7821 -22.4407 7.8107

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue227 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#C9FFE3 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

#C9FFE3 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 #C9FFE3 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+)

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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 #C9FFE3 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

#C9FFE3

protanopia

#e0e1ea

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9FFE3;

Text Color

color: #C9FFE3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9FFE3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9FFE340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9FFE3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9FFE3 0%, #04ff7d 100%);

#C9FFE3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C9FFE3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.