#C1D6E2 color
The hex color #C1D6E2 is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 83.9% green and 88.6% blue (193, 214, 226).
Its hue angle is 202°, with 36% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Skinny Dippin’ (#C3D7E0), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.98:1).
#C1D6E2 color codes
| HEX | #C1D6E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 214, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 83.9%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 36%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(202, 15%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 5%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.44, -4.59, -8.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.44, 9.47, 241) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.763, 64.92, 81.319) | |
| Decimal | 12703458 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1D6E2, 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 #C1D6E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1D6E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.98:1 | 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 #C1D6E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d5e3Protanopia
no red cones#ccd1e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#b8d9daTritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1d6e2; }
.text { color: #c1d6e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1d6e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 214 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1d6e2, #c1c6e2); }
Similar colors
#c3d7e0Skinny Dippin’#c6dce7King of Waves#c8ddeaPut on Ice#c7dbe4Breath of Fresh Air#c7d7e0Yeti Footprint#c3dae3Getting Wet#b7d2e3Delicate Ice#becedbWinter Scene
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C1D6E2?
- #C1D6E2 is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Skinny Dippin’. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1D6E2?
- The RGB value is 193, 214, 226: 193 red, 214 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1D6E2?
- The complementary color is #E2CDC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1D6E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.98:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.