Crushed Ice color: hex code #C4FFF7
Crushed Ice has the hex code #C4FFF7. It is a very light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 100% green and 96.9% blue (196, 255, 247).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 100% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.99:1).
Crushed Ice (#C4FFF7) color codes
| HEX | #C4FFF7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 255, 247) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 100%, 96.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 100%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 23%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 3%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.98, -20.02, -2.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.98, 20.14, 186.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.308, 89.968, 101.375) | |
| Decimal | 12910583 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Crushed Ice, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C4FFF7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4FFF7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C4FFF7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f8f7Protanopia
no red cones#eef0f8Deuteranopia
no green cones#b3fffcTritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4fff7; }
.text { color: #c4fff7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4fff7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 255 247 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4fff7, #c4e9ff); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
See #C4FFF7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C4FFF7?
- #C4FFF7 is a very light, vivid spring green known as Crushed Ice. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Crushed Ice?
- The RGB value is 196, 255, 247: 196 red, 255 green and 247 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Crushed Ice?
- The complementary color is #FFC4CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4FFF7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.99:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.