#C1DBD1 color
The hex color #C1DBD1 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 85.9% green and 82% blue (193, 219, 209).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 27% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.32:1).
#C1DBD1 color codes
| HEX | #C1DBD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 219, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 85.9%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 27%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 12%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 5%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.3, -10.54, 1.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.3, 10.73, 169.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.83, 66.603, 70.065) | |
| Decimal | 12704721 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1DBD1, 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 #C1DBD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1DBD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.32:1 | 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 #C1DBD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d7d1Protanopia
no red cones#d4d4d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#bcdbd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1dbd1; }
.text { color: #c1dbd1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1dbd1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 219 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1dbd1, #c1d8db); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#cadeceRuins of Civilization#cee5dfIce Dagger#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c5e5e2Swan Lake
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C1DBD1?
- #C1DBD1 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1DBD1?
- The RGB value is 193, 219, 209: 193 red, 219 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1DBD1?
- The complementary color is #DBC1CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1DBD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.32:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.