Wispy Blossom for Blossoming

#c4c8d6 RGB(196,200,214)

About this color

Wispy Blossom for Blossoming occupies the very light, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #c4c8d6 — RGB(196, 200, 214).

#c4c8d6RGB(196, 200, 214)

HSL 227° · 18% saturation · 80% lightness

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Psychology

Light blues feel spacious, calm, and refreshing — evoking open sky, clean air, and clarity of thought.

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History

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In design practice, this very light shade works best as a base layer in light-mode design systems, lending warmth or cool clarity to an otherwise white canvas. Works well with a bold complementary accent.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Wispy Blossom for Blossoming
HEX
#c4c8d6
RGB
rgb(196,200,214)
RGB%
rgb(76.9%,78.4%,83.9%)
HSL
hsl(227,18%,80%)
HSV
hsv(227,8%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(8,7,0,16)
LAB
lab(81,1,-7)
LCH
lch(81,7,278)
sRGB
(0.769,0.784,0.839)
HEX8
#c4c8d6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
196200214

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Color info

Lightness
80%
Saturation
18%
Hue
227°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
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