#C1CCD5 color
The hex color #C1CCD5 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 80% green and 83.5% blue (193, 204, 213).
Its hue angle is 207°, with 19% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Polished Silver (#C5D1DA), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.87:1).
#C1CCD5 color codes
| HEX | #C1CCD5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 204, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 80%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(207, 19%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(207, 9%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 4%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.47, -1.98, -5.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.47, 6.09, 250.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.593, 59.327, 71.46) | |
| Decimal | 12700885 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1CCD5, 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 #C1CCD5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1CCD5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.87:1 | 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 #C1CCD5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8ccd5Protanopia
no red cones#c6c9d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#bccecfTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1ccd5; }
.text { color: #c1ccd5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1ccd5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 204 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1ccd5, #c1c2d5); }
Similar colors
#c5d1daPolished Silver#c7d1dbMemory Lane#becedbWinter Scene#bac3ccYorkshire Cloud#c6cedaSteel Mist#b7c2ccIcebreaker#cbd4dfEphemeral Blue#bcc8ccDistant Hills
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C1CCD5?
- #C1CCD5 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Polished Silver. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1CCD5?
- The RGB value is 193, 204, 213: 193 red, 204 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1CCD5?
- The complementary color is #D5CAC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1CCD5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.87:1 and white text 1.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.