Now offer period OUR API HAS BEEN EXPANDED

New API V3.0: Get our API at a special price. Get it now. Get more detailed color conversion results - perfect for web projects, plugins, internal tools or SaaS applications. Valid from 2025-10-21 up to and including 2025-11-21 (23:59 CET)

API packages & prices X

Information

close all

Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 185 201 235 it is the complementary color RGB 70 54 20. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 185 201 235. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 190 201 230, RGB 207 219 249, RGB 224 237 255, RGB 241 255 255 and RGB 255 255 255

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 185 201 235. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 185 201 235, RGB 168 183 216, RGB 151 165 197, RGB 134 147 178 and RGB 117 129 159

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 183 200 235, RGB 183 186 235, RGB 195 183 235, RGB 209 183 235 and RGB 222 183 235

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 183 200 235, RGB 183 186 235 and RGB 183 183 235

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 185 201 235 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 183 200 235, RGB 176 197 242 and RGB 169 194 250

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 183 200 235, RGB 191 203 227, RGB 198 205 220, RGB 206 208 213 and RGB 213 211 205

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 183 228 235, RGB 183 214 235, RGB 183 201 235, RGB 183 187 235 and RGB 194 183 235

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 119 150 217, RGB 151 175 226, RGB 183 200 235, RGB 216 225 244 and RGB 248 249 253

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 185 201 235, RGB 228 183 235 and RGB 221 235 183

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 185 201 235, RGB 235 183 201 and RGB 201 235 183

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 185 201 235, RGB 228 183 235, RGB 235 218 183 and RGB 190 235 183

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 185 201 235 shade: RGB 185 201 235, RGB 235 183 226, RGB 235 218 183 and RGB 183 235 192

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

Note

Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 21 / 14 / 0 / 8

HEX #B9C9EB

RGB 185 201 235

HSL 220.8, 0.56%, 0.82%

LAB 80.79, 1.71, -18.62

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 23 / 71 / 73

HEX #463614

RGB 70 54 20

HSL 40.8, 0.56%, 0.18%

LAB 23.64, 2.63, 23.56

 

CMYK 17 / 13 / 0 / 10

HEX #BEC9E6

RGB 190 201 230

HSL 223.5, 0.44%, 0.82%

LAB 80.98, 2.16, -15.62

 

CMYK 17 / 12 / 0 / 2

HEX #CFDBF9

RGB 207 219 249

HSL 222.86, 0.78%, 0.89%

LAB 87.37, 1.98, -15.98

 

CMYK 12 / 7 / 0 / 0

HEX #E0EDFF

RGB 224 237 255

HSL 214.84, 1%, 0.94%

LAB 93.29, -0.83, -10.15

 

CMYK 5 / 0 / 0 / 0

HEX #F1FFFF

RGB 241 255 255

HSL 180, 1%, 0.97%

LAB 99, -4.55, -1.59

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

HEX #FFFFFF

RGB 255 255 255

HSL 0, 0%, 1%

LAB 100, 0.01, -0.01

 

CMYK 21 / 14 / 0 / 8

HEX #B9C9EB

RGB 185 201 235

HSL 220.8, 0.56%, 0.82%

LAB 80.79, 1.71, -18.62

 

CMYK 22 / 15 / 0 / 15

HEX #A8B7D8

RGB 168 183 216

HSL 221.25, 0.38%, 0.75%

LAB 74.29, 1.91, -18.31

 

CMYK 23 / 16 / 0 / 23

HEX #97A5C5

RGB 151 165 197

HSL 221.74, 0.28%, 0.68%

LAB 67.67, 2.12, -18.02

 

CMYK 25 / 17 / 0 / 30

HEX #8693B2

RGB 134 147 178

HSL 222.27, 0.22%, 0.61%

LAB 60.91, 2.36, -17.74

 

CMYK 26 / 19 / 0 / 38

HEX #75819F

RGB 117 129 159

HSL 222.86, 0.18%, 0.54%

LAB 54.01, 2.61, -17.48

 

CMYK 22 / 15 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7C8EB

RGB 183 200 235

HSL 220.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 80.39, 1.63, -19.23

 

CMYK 22 / 21 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7BAEB

RGB 183 186 235

HSL 236.54, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 76.79, 9.2, -24.7

 

CMYK 17 / 22 / 0 / 8

HEX #C3B7EB

RGB 195 183 235

HSL 253.85, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 76.96, 14.53, -24.35

 

CMYK 11 / 22 / 0 / 8

HEX #D1B7EB

RGB 209 183 235

HSL 270, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 78.12, 18.94, -22.48

 

CMYK 6 / 22 / 0 / 8

HEX #DEB7EB

RGB 222 183 235

HSL 285, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 79.27, 23.12, -20.63

 

CMYK 22 / 15 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7C8EB

RGB 183 200 235

HSL 220.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 80.39, 1.63, -19.23

 

CMYK 22 / 21 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7BAEB

RGB 183 186 235

HSL 236.54, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 76.79, 9.2, -24.7

 

CMYK 22 / 22 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7B7EB

RGB 183 183 235

HSL 240, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 76.03, 10.84, -25.86

 

CMYK 22 / 15 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7C8EB

RGB 183 200 235

HSL 220.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 80.39, 1.63, -19.23

 

CMYK 27 / 19 / 0 / 5

HEX #B0C5F2

RGB 176 197 242

HSL 220.91, 0.72%, 0.82%

LAB 79.37, 2.77, -24.57

 

CMYK 32 / 22 / 0 / 2

HEX #A9C2FA

RGB 169 194 250

HSL 221.48, 0.89%, 0.82%

LAB 78.42, 4.35, -30.36

 

CMYK 22 / 15 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7C8EB

RGB 183 200 235

HSL 220.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 80.39, 1.63, -19.23

 

CMYK 16 / 11 / 0 / 11

HEX #BFCBE3

RGB 191 203 227

HSL 220, 0.39%, 0.82%

LAB 81.47, 0.77, -13.26

 

CMYK 10 / 7 / 0 / 14

HEX #C6CDDC

RGB 198 205 220

HSL 220.91, 0.24%, 0.82%

LAB 82.29, 0.53, -8.25

 

CMYK 3 / 2 / 0 / 16

HEX #CED0D5

RGB 206 208 213

HSL 222.86, 0.08%, 0.82%

LAB 83.46, 0.25, -2.72

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 4 / 16

HEX #D5D3CD

RGB 213 211 205

HSL 45, 0.09%, 0.82%

LAB 84.56, -0.38, 3.2

 

CMYK 22 / 3 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7E4EB

RGB 183 228 235

HSL 188.08, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 87.75, -12.96, -8.2

 

CMYK 22 / 9 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7D6EB

RGB 183 214 235

HSL 204.23, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 84.05, -5.76, -13.72

 

CMYK 22 / 14 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7C9EB

RGB 183 201 235

HSL 219.23, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 80.65, 1.1, -18.84

 

CMYK 22 / 20 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7BBEB

RGB 183 187 235

HSL 235.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 77.04, 8.65, -24.31

 

CMYK 17 / 22 / 0 / 8

HEX #C2B7EB

RGB 194 183 235

HSL 252.69, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 76.88, 14.22, -24.48

 

CMYK 45 / 31 / 0 / 15

HEX #7796D9

RGB 119 150 217

HSL 221.02, 0.56%, 0.66%

LAB 62.29, 6.85, -37.58

 

CMYK 33 / 23 / 0 / 11

HEX #97AFE2

RGB 151 175 226

HSL 220.8, 0.56%, 0.74%

LAB 71.37, 3.69, -28.31

 

CMYK 22 / 15 / 0 / 8

HEX #B7C8EB

RGB 183 200 235

HSL 220.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 80.39, 1.63, -19.23

 

CMYK 11 / 8 / 0 / 4

HEX #D8E1F4

RGB 216 225 244

HSL 220.71, 0.56%, 0.9%

LAB 89.38, 0.65, -10.27

 

CMYK 2 / 2 / 0 / 1

HEX #F8F9FD

RGB 248 249 253

HSL 228, 0.56%, 0.98%

LAB 97.95, 0.39, -2.04

 

CMYK 21 / 14 / 0 / 8

HEX #B9C9EB

RGB 185 201 235

HSL 220.8, 0.56%, 0.82%

LAB 80.79, 1.71, -18.62

 

CMYK 3 / 22 / 0 / 8

HEX #E4B7EB

RGB 228 183 235

HSL 291.92, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 79.82, 25.06, -19.75

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 22 / 8

HEX #DDEBB7

RGB 221 235 183

HSL 76.15, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 90.87, -13.31, 23.73

 

CMYK 21 / 14 / 0 / 8

HEX #B9C9EB

RGB 185 201 235

HSL 220.8, 0.56%, 0.82%

LAB 80.79, 1.71, -18.62

 

CMYK 0 / 22 / 14 / 8

HEX #EBB7C9

RGB 235 183 201

HSL 339.23, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 79.47, 21.51, -1.85

 

CMYK 14 / 0 / 22 / 8

HEX #C9EBB7

RGB 201 235 183

HSL 99.23, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 89.51, -20.36, 21.64

 

CMYK 21 / 14 / 0 / 8

HEX #B9C9EB

RGB 185 201 235

HSL 220.8, 0.56%, 0.82%

LAB 80.79, 1.71, -18.62

 

CMYK 3 / 22 / 0 / 8

HEX #E4B7EB

RGB 228 183 235

HSL 291.92, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 79.82, 25.06, -19.75

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 22 / 8

HEX #EBDAB7

RGB 235 218 183

HSL 40.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 87.59, 0.4, 19.36

 

CMYK 19 / 0 / 22 / 8

HEX #BEEBB7

RGB 190 235 183

HSL 111.92, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 88.82, -24.11, 20.57

 

CMYK 21 / 14 / 0 / 8

HEX #B9C9EB

RGB 185 201 235

HSL 220.8, 0.56%, 0.82%

LAB 80.79, 1.71, -18.62

 

CMYK 0 / 22 / 4 / 8

HEX #EBB7E2

RGB 235 183 226

HSL 310.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 80.19, 25.72, -14.27

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 22 / 8

HEX #EBDAB7

RGB 235 218 183

HSL 40.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 87.59, 0.4, 19.36

 

CMYK 22 / 0 / 18 / 8

HEX #B7EBC0

RGB 183 235 192

HSL 130.38, 0.57%, 0.82%

LAB 88.59, -24.88, 15.52

 

Description

Color code: RGB 185 201 235 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 185 201 235 | qconv.com - big

Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 185 red, 201 green and 235 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
185 201 235 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 21 cyan, 14 magenta, none yellow and 8 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
21% 14% 0% 8% C M Y K

Verification of their color palette as a manufacturer!

Provide designers and agencies with accurate color values.

Let's go
Show gradients

Popular conversions

RGB to HEX

convert from RGB red green blue to #RRGGBB

RGB to CMYK

convert from RGB red green blue to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

RGB to RAL®

convert from RGB red green blue to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

RGB to HKS®

convert from RGB red green blue to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

RGB to PANTONE®

convert from RGB red green blue to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

RGB to Sherwin Williams®

convert from RGB red green blue to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

RGB to NCS®

convert from RGB red green blue to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

RGBA to HEX

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to #RRGGBB

RGBA to CMYK

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

RGBA to RAL®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

RGBA to HKS®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

RGBA to PANTONE®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

RGBA to Sherwin Williams®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

RGBA to NCS®

convert from RGBA red green blue transparency to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

CMYK to HEX

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to #RRGGBB

CMYK to RGB

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to RGB red green blue

CMYK to RGBA

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to RGBA red green blue transparency

CMYK to RAL®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

CMYK to HKS®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

CMYK to PANTONE®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

CMYK to Sherwin Williams®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

CMYK to NCS®

convert from CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

HEX to RGB

convert from #RRGGBB to RGB red green blue

HEX to RGBA

convert from #RRGGBB to RGBA red green blue transparency

HEX to CMYK

convert from #RRGGBB to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

HEX to RAL®

convert from #RRGGBB to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

HEX to HKS®

convert from #RRGGBB to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

HEX to PANTONE®

convert from #RRGGBB to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

HEX to Sherwin Williams®

convert from #RRGGBB to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

HEX to NCS®

convert from #RRGGBB to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

RAL® to RGB

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to RGB red green blue

RAL® to RGBA

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to RGBA red green blue transparency

RAL® to CMYK

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

RAL® to HEX

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to #RRGGBB

RAL® to HKS®

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

RAL® to PANTONE®

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

RAL® to Sherwin Williams®

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

RAL® to NCS®

convert from RAL®-number (RAL 0000) to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

HKS® to RGB

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to RGB red green blue

HKS® to RGBA

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to RGBA red green blue transparency

HKS® to CMYK

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

HKS® to HEX

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to #RRGGBB

HKS® to RAL®

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

HKS® to PANTONE®

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

HKS® to Sherwin Williams®

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

HKS® to NCS®

convert from HKS®-number (HKS 00) to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

PANTONE® to RGB

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to RGB red green blue

PANTONE® to RGBA

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to RGBA red green blue transparency

PANTONE® to CMYK

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

PANTONE® to HEX

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to #RRGGBB

PANTONE® to RAL®

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

PANTONE® to HKS®

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

PANTONE® to Sherwin Williams®

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000)

PANTONE® to NCS®

convert from Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000) to NCS-number (S0000-X00X)

nsc-logo

Sherwin Williams® to RGB

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to RGB red green blue

Sherwin Williams® to RGBA

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to RGBA red green blue transparency

Sherwin Williams® to CMYK

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to CMYK cyan / magenta / yellow / black

Icons

Sherwin Williams® to HEX

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to #RRGGBB

Sherwin Williams® to RAL®

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to RAL®-number (RAL 0000)

Sherwin Williams® to HKS®

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to HKS®-number (HKS 00)

Sherwin Williams® to PANTONE®

convert from Sherwin Williams®-number (SW 0000) to Pantone®-number (Pantone 0000)

To be able to save color palettes, a registration is required.

Log in to your account

or

Create an account

Current color palette Share
Should it be public or private?
Link(s) will follow after sharing.

Cancel Share

Color palette shared
Please copy and save the desired link.

Share

OK, I have copied the links

Your colors will be saved in a new color palette.
View them under your profile.
You can customize them further, and share them.

Show color palette
Close

Create a color palette

DownloadDownload in different formats

Remove All

By clicking on you can create palettes and download the color swatches.