#C1D7D4 color
The hex color #C1D7D4 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 84.3% green and 83.1% blue (193, 215, 212).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 22% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Coast to Coast (#BDD4D1), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.94:1).
#C1D7D4 color codes
| HEX | #C1D7D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 215, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 84.3%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 22%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 10%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 1%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.32, -7.91, -1.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.32, 7.98, 187.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.174, 64.691, 71.696) | |
| Decimal | 12703700 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1D7D4, 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 #C1D7D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1D7D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.94:1 | 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 #C1D7D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d4d4Protanopia
no red cones#d0d1d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#bbd8d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1d7d4; }
.text { color: #c1d7d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1d7d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 215 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1d7d4, #c1cfd7); }
Similar colors
#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd1d2Windy#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#c2d5d8Up in the Air#cadcdeShark#cee5dfIce Dagger
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C1D7D4?
- #C1D7D4 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Coast to Coast. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1D7D4?
- The RGB value is 193, 215, 212: 193 red, 215 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1D7D4?
- The complementary color is #D7C1C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1D7D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.94:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.