#C2D3DD color
The hex color #C2D3DD is a light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 82.7% green and 86.7% blue (194, 211, 221).
Its hue angle is 202°, with 28% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Yeti Footprint (#C7D7E0), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.66:1).
#C2D3DD color codes
| HEX | #C2D3DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 211, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 82.7%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 28%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(202, 12%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 5%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.59, -3.73, -6.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.59, 7.83, 241.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.591, 63.277, 77.519) | |
| Decimal | 12768221 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2D3DD, 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 #C2D3DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2D3DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.66:1 | 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 #C2D3DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ced2deProtanopia
no red cones#cbcfddDeuteranopia
no green cones#bbd6d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2d3dd; }
.text { color: #c2d3dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2d3dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 211 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2d3dd, #c2c5dd); }
Similar colors
#c7d7e0Yeti Footprint#c3d7e0Skinny Dippin’#c5d1daPolished Silver#becedbWinter Scene#c7dbe4Breath of Fresh Air#c6dce7King of Waves#c8ddeaPut on Ice#c3dae3Getting Wet
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C2D3DD?
- #C2D3DD is a light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Yeti Footprint. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2D3DD?
- The RGB value is 194, 211, 221: 194 red, 211 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2D3DD?
- The complementary color is #DDCCC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2D3DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.66:1 and white text 1.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.