#C3D8D3 color
The hex color #C3D8D3 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 84.7% green and 82.7% blue (195, 216, 211).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 21% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.08:1).
#C3D8D3 color codes
| HEX | #C3D8D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 216, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 84.7%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 21%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 10%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 2%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.7, -7.96, 0.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.7, 7.96, 179.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.817, 65.416, 71.143) | |
| Decimal | 12835027 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3D8D3, 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 #C3D8D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3D8D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.08:1 | 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 #C3D8D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d5d3Protanopia
no red cones#d2d2d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#bed9d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3d8d3; }
.text { color: #c3d8d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3d8d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 216 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3d8d3, #c3d3d8); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#cee5dfIce Dagger#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#bdd1d2Windy#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cadcdeShark#c9e7e3Polar Expedition
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C3D8D3?
- #C3D8D3 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3D8D3?
- The RGB value is 195, 216, 211: 195 red, 216 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3D8D3?
- The complementary color is #D8C3C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3D8D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.08:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.