#C1DFDA color
The hex color #C1DFDA is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 87.5% green and 85.5% blue (193, 223, 218).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 32% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.83:1).
#C1DFDA color codes
| HEX | #C1DFDA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 223, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 87.5%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 32%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 2%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.59, -10.83, -0.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.59, 10.87, 184.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.032, 69.173, 76.452) | |
| Decimal | 12705754 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1DFDA, 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 #C1DFDA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1DFDA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.83:1 | 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 #C1DFDA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcdbdaProtanopia
no red cones#d6d7daDeuteranopia
no green cones#b9e0ddTritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1dfda; }
.text { color: #c1dfda; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1dfda; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 223 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1dfda, #c1d5df); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#c2e5e5Swimming#cee5dfIce Dagger#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C1DFDA?
- #C1DFDA is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1DFDA?
- The RGB value is 193, 223, 218: 193 red, 223 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1DFDA?
- The complementary color is #DFC1C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1DFDA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.83:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.