Glacial Drift color: hex code #C3FBF4
Glacial Drift has the hex code #C3FBF4. It is a very light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 98.4% green and 95.7% blue (195, 251, 244).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 88% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.43:1).
Glacial Drift (#C3FBF4) color codes
| HEX | #C3FBF4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 251, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 98.4%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 88%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 22%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 3%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.79, -18.97, -2.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.79, 19.13, 187.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.327, 87.125, 98.524) | |
| Decimal | 12844020 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Glacial Drift, 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 #C3FBF4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3FBF4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.43:1 | 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 #C3FBF4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5f5f4Protanopia
no red cones#eaedf5Deuteranopia
no green cones#b3fef9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3fbf4; }
.text { color: #c3fbf4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3fbf4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 251 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3fbf4, #c3e6fb); }Similar colors
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See #C3FBF4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C3FBF4?
- #C3FBF4 is a very light, vivid spring green known as Glacial Drift. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Glacial Drift?
- The RGB value is 195, 251, 244: 195 red, 251 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Glacial Drift?
- The complementary color is #FBC3CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3FBF4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.43:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.