#C1D4DD color
The hex color #C1D4DD is a light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 83.1% green and 86.7% blue (193, 212, 221).
Its hue angle is 199°, with 29% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Skinny Dippin’ (#C3D7E0), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.73:1).
#C1D4DD color codes
| HEX | #C1D4DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 212, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 83.1%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 29%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(199, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 4%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.78, -4.57, -6.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.78, 8.03, 235.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.584, 63.644, 77.591) | |
| Decimal | 12702941 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1D4DD, 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 #C1D4DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1D4DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.73:1 | 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 #C1D4DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfd3deProtanopia
no red cones#cbcfddDeuteranopia
no green cones#bad7d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1d4dd; }
.text { color: #c1d4dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1d4dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 212 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1d4dd, #c1c6dd); }
Similar colors
#c3d7e0Skinny Dippin’#c7d7e0Yeti Footprint#c7dbe4Breath of Fresh Air#c3dae3Getting Wet#c6dce7King of Waves#cbdce2Sea Foam Mist#cddfe7Bird Bath Blue#c8ddeaPut on Ice
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C1D4DD?
- #C1D4DD is a light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Skinny Dippin’. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1D4DD?
- The RGB value is 193, 212, 221: 193 red, 212 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1D4DD?
- The complementary color is #DDCAC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1D4DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.73:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.