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Light Slate

#CDF9FE

Light Slate is a cool light color with the hex code #CDF9FE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 205, 249, 254 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 2%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Slate Color Values

HEX
#CDF9FE
RGB
205, 249, 254
HSL
186°, 96%, 90%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Slate sits at 186° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 96% saturation and 90% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, cool colors like Light Slate work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Slate in print, the CMYK breakdown of 19%, 2%, 0%, 0% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Slate

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CDF9FE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 205, 249, 254;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CDF9FE',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 19%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(205, 249, 254)
rgba(205, 249, 254, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 186° on the color wheel

Disney+ logo
Disney+
Tidal logo
Tidal
Slack logo
Slack
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDF9FE?
#CDF9FE is Light Slate, a cool light color with RGB values of 205, 249, 254. It has a hue of 186°, 96% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CDF9FE?
The RGB color code for #CDF9FE is rgb(205, 249, 254). This means it contains 205 red, 249 green, and 254 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Slate a warm or cool color?
Light Slate (#CDF9FE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CDF9FE in CSS?
You can use #CDF9FE in CSS with: background-color: #CDF9FE; or color: #CDF9FE; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 249, 254). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 2%, 0%, 0%.

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