#C3D1CE color
The hex color #C3D1CE is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 82% green and 80.8% blue (195, 209, 206).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 13% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Windy (#BDD1D2), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.33:1).
#C3D1CE color codes
| HEX | #C3D1CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 209, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 82%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 13%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 7%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 1%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.73, -5.29, -0.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.73, 5.3, 181.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.444, 61.659, 67.308) | |
| Decimal | 12833230 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3D1CE, 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 #C3D1CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3D1CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.33:1 | 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 #C3D1CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0cfceProtanopia
no red cones#cdcdceDeuteranopia
no green cones#c0d2d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3d1ce; }
.text { color: #c3d1ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3d1ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 209 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3d1ce, #c3cdd1); }
Similar colors
#bdd1d2Windy#c8d0caInfusion#c7cfc7Murmur#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c2d5d8Up in the Air#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#b7c5c6Trade Winds#cadcdeShark
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C3D1CE?
- #C3D1CE is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Windy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3D1CE?
- The RGB value is 195, 209, 206: 195 red, 209 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3D1CE?
- The complementary color is #D1C3C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3D1CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.33:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.