#C1DDCA color
The hex color #C1DDCA is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 86.7% green and 79.2% blue (193, 221, 202).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 29% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Delta Mint (#C5E6CF), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.46:1).
#C1DDCA color codes
| HEX | #C1DDCA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 221, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 86.7%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 29%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 9%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.66, -12.87, 6.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.66, 14.29, 154.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.507, 67.314, 65.776) | |
| Decimal | 12705226 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1DDCA, 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 #C1DDCA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1DDCA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.46:1 | 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 #C1DDCA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ddd8c9Protanopia
no red cones#d8d5cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#bddcd7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1ddca; }
.text { color: #c1ddca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1ddca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 221 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1ddca, #c1ddd8); }
Similar colors
#c5e6cfDelta Mint#cadeceRuins of Civilization#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#b8e0d0Jade Sea#ccddccFlip a Coin#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#cee1c8Endive
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #C1DDCA?
- #C1DDCA is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Delta Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1DDCA?
- The RGB value is 193, 221, 202: 193 red, 221 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1DDCA?
- The complementary color is #DDC1D4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1DDCA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.46:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.