Skinny Dippin’ color: hex code #C3D7E0
Skinny Dippin’ has the hex code #C3D7E0. It is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 84.3% green and 87.8% blue (195, 215, 224).
Its hue angle is 199°, with 32% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 12% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.12:1).
Skinny Dippin’ (#C3D7E0) color codes
| HEX | #C3D7E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 215, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 84.3%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 32%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(199, 13%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 4%, 0%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.78, -4.88, -6.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.78, 8.29, 233.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.257, 65.584, 79.991) | |
| Decimal | 12834784 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Skinny Dippin’, 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 #C3D7E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3D7E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | 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 #C3D7E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d6e1Protanopia
no red cones#ced2e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#bbdadaTritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3d7e0; }
.text { color: #c3d7e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3d7e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 215 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3d7e0, #c3c9e0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
See #C3D7E0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C3D7E0?
- #C3D7E0 is a very light, desaturated azure known as Skinny Dippin’. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Skinny Dippin’?
- The RGB value is 195, 215, 224: 195 red, 215 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Skinny Dippin’?
- The complementary color is #E0CCC3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3D7E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.12:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.