#C1DCE1 color
The hex color #C1DCE1 is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 86.3% green and 88.2% blue (193, 220, 225).
Its hue angle is 189°, with 35% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Quick-Freeze (#BDDBE1), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.59:1).
#C1DCE1 color codes
| HEX | #C1DCE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 220, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 86.3%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(189, 35%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(189, 14%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 2%, 0%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.99, -7.9, -5.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.99, 9.61, 214.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.173, 67.959, 81.114) | |
| Decimal | 12704993 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1DCE1, 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 #C1DCE1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1DCE1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.59:1 | 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 #C1DCE1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7dae1Protanopia
no red cones#d1d5e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b8dfddTritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1dce1; }
.text { color: #c1dce1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1dce1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 220 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1dce1, #c1cce1); }
Similar colors
#bddbe1Quick-Freeze#c2dde6Breezy#cbe1e4Melting Point#cbe4e7Wave Splash#bfe1e6H₂O#cee5e9Northwind#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue
Closest common color name: Light Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C1DCE1?
- #C1DCE1 is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Quick-Freeze. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1DCE1?
- The RGB value is 193, 220, 225: 193 red, 220 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1DCE1?
- The complementary color is #E1C6C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1DCE1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.59:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.