King of Waves color: hex code #C6DCE7
King of Waves has the hex code #C6DCE7. It is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 86.3% green and 90.6% blue (198, 220, 231).
Its hue angle is 200°, with 41% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.79:1).
King of Waves (#C6DCE7) color codes
| HEX | #C6DCE7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 220, 231) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 86.3%, 90.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 41%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(200, 14%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 5%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.48, -5.1, -7.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.48, 9.37, 237.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.302, 68.96, 85.561) | |
| Decimal | 13032679 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with King of Waves, 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 #C6DCE7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6DCE7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.79:1 | 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 #C6DCE7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6dbe8Protanopia
no red cones#d2d7e7Deuteranopia
no green cones#bddfdfTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6dce7; }
.text { color: #c6dce7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6dce7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 220 231 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6dce7, #c6cce7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
See #C6DCE7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C6DCE7?
- #C6DCE7 is a very light, desaturated azure known as King of Waves. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of King of Waves?
- The RGB value is 198, 220, 231: 198 red, 220 green and 231 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of King of Waves?
- The complementary color is #E7D1C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6DCE7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.79:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.