#C1DFCC color
The hex color #C1DFCC is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 87.5% green and 80% blue (193, 223, 204).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 32% saturation and 82% 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 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.69:1).
#C1DFCC color codes
| HEX | #C1DFCC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 223, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 87.5%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 32%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 9%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.24, -13.51, 5.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.24, 14.78, 156.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.277, 68.471, 67.208) | |
| Decimal | 12705740 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1DFCC, 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 #C1DFCC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1DFCC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.69:1 | 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 #C1DFCC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdacbProtanopia
no red cones#d9d6cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#bcded9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1dfcc; }
.text { color: #c1dfcc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1dfcc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 223 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1dfcc, #c1dfdb); }
Similar colors
#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b8e0d0Jade Sea#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#cadeceRuins of Civilization#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#d0eed7Jade Palace#c6d8c7Marsh Fog
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #C1DFCC?
- #C1DFCC 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 #C1DFCC?
- The RGB value is 193, 223, 204: 193 red, 223 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1DFCC?
- The complementary color is #DFC1D4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1DFCC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.69:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.