Color swatch image showing LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) with RGB(202,225,255) values

LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) Color Information

LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) RGB value is (202, 225, 255). The hex color red value is 202, green is 225, and blue is 255. Its HSL format shows a hue of 214°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 90 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent.

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LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) Color Meaning

LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) signifies fresh clarity, gentle lightness, and calm brightness. Its pale blue tone evokes morning skies and reflective waters. LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) promotes clear thinking, calm reflection, and steady focus. In design, it complements pastel, neutral, or soft palettes, adding light and subtle vibrancy. It embodies freshness, clarity, and gentle openness. This tone encourages relaxed awareness, clear perception, and a serene atmosphere.

Color Conversion

Convert LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) 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
#CAE1FF
RGB
rgb(202, 225, 255)
HSL
hsl(214°, 100%, 90%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 12%, 0%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(214°, 21%, 100%)
XYZ
69.3323 73.6270 105.1650
Yxy
73.6270 0.2794 0.2967
Hunter Lab
85.8062 -0.5169 -6.3224
CIE-Lab
88.7459 -1.3977 -17.1008

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Blue255 / 255 (100%)
100%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) 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

LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) 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 LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) 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.

#FFFFFF
#CAE1FF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CAE1FF 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

LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF)

protanopia

#d4d4f8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CAE1FF;

Text Color

color: #CAE1FF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CAE1FF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CAE1FF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CAE1FF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAE1FF 0%, #0772ff 100%);

LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about LightSteelBlue1 (#CAE1FF) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.