#C3D7BA color
The hex color #C3D7BA is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 84.3% green and 72.9% blue (195, 215, 186).
Its hue angle is 101°, with 27% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Nature (#BFD5B3), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.75:1).
#C3D7BA color codes
| HEX | #C3D7BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 215, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 84.3%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(101, 27%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(101, 13%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 13%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.83, -11.98, 12.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.83, 17, 134.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.667, 63.748, 55.817) | |
| Decimal | 12834746 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3D7BA, 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 #C3D7BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3D7BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.75:1 | 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 #C3D7BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad2b8Protanopia
no red cones#d6d0bbDeuteranopia
no green cones#c3d5cfTritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3d7ba; }
.text { color: #c3d7ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3d7ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 215 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3d7ba, #bad7c0); }
Similar colors
#bfd5b3Nature#c2d3afMorris Leaf#cee1c8Endive#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#c6e1bcAmbrosia#bccab3Bok Choy#d1dac0Zen Garden#c6d8c7Marsh Fog
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C3D7BA?
- #C3D7BA is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Nature. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3D7BA?
- The RGB value is 195, 215, 186: 195 red, 215 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3D7BA?
- The complementary color is #CEBAD7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3D7BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.75:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.