#C1D2B9 color
The hex color #C1D2B9 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 82.4% green and 72.5% blue (193, 210, 185).
Its hue angle is 101°, with 22% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Isle of Dreams (#BCCCB5), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.19:1).
#C1D2B9 color codes
| HEX | #C1D2B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 210, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 82.4%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(101, 22%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(101, 12%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 12%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.34, -10.3, 10.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.34, 14.68, 134.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.794, 60.933, 54.817) | |
| Decimal | 12702393 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1D2B9, 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 #C1D2B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1D2B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | 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 #C1D2B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4ceb8Protanopia
no red cones#d1ccbaDeuteranopia
no green cones#c1d0cbTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1d2b9; }
.text { color: #c1d2b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1d2b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 210 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1d2b9, #b9d2bd); }
Similar colors
#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#bfd5b3Nature#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#c2d3afMorris Leaf#cee1c8Endive#d1dac0Zen Garden#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C1D2B9?
- #C1D2B9 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Isle of Dreams. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1D2B9?
- The RGB value is 193, 210, 185: 193 red, 210 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1D2B9?
- The complementary color is #CAB9D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1D2B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.19:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.