#C3D2CB color
The hex color #C3D2CB is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 82.4% green and 79.6% blue (195, 210, 203).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 14% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Murmur (#C7CFC7), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.4:1).
#C3D2CB color codes
| HEX | #C3D2CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 210, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 82.4%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 14%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 7%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 3%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.92, -6.38, 1.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.92, 6.61, 164.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.33, 62.006, 65.489) | |
| Decimal | 12833483 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3D2CB, 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 #C3D2CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3D2CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.4:1 | 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 #C3D2CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d0cbProtanopia
no red cones#cececbDeuteranopia
no green cones#c0d2d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3d2cb; }
.text { color: #c3d2cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3d2cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 210 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3d2cb, #c3d2d2); }
Similar colors
#c7cfc7Murmur#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c8d0caInfusion#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bdd1d2Windy#b2c8bdMisty Morning#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cfe2e0Mountain Dew
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C3D2CB?
- #C3D2CB is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Murmur. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3D2CB?
- The RGB value is 195, 210, 203: 195 red, 210 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3D2CB?
- The complementary color is #D2C3CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3D2CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.4:1 and white text 1.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.