#C1D3AD color
The hex color #C1D3AD is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 82.7% green and 67.8% blue (193, 211, 173).
Its hue angle is 88°, with 30% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Morris Leaf (#C2D3AF), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.19:1).
#C1D3AD color codes
| HEX | #C1D3AD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 211, 173) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 82.7%, 67.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 30%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(88, 18%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 18%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.35, -12.82, 16.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.35, 21.14, 127.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.828, 60.943, 48.507) | |
| Decimal | 12702637 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1D3AD, 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 #C1D3AD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1D3AD 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 #C1D3AD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7ceabProtanopia
no red cones#d4cdafDeuteranopia
no green cones#c3cfc8Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1d3ad; }
.text { color: #c1d3ad; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1d3ad; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 211 173 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1d3ad, #aed3ad); }
Similar colors
#c2d3afMorris Leaf#bfd5b3Nature#c0cba1Seedling#c6e1bcAmbrosia#b2cc9aGreenhorn#b6d4a0In Good Taste#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bcccb5Isle of Dreams
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C1D3AD?
- #C1D3AD is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Morris Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1D3AD?
- The RGB value is 193, 211, 173: 193 red, 211 green and 173 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1D3AD?
- The complementary color is #BFADD3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1D3AD?
- 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.