#C3D9C3 color
The hex color #C3D9C3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 85.1% green and 76.5% blue (195, 217, 195).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 22% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.03:1).
#C3D9C3 color codes
| HEX | #C3D9C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 217, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 85.1%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 22%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 10%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 10%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.57, -11.43, 8.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.57, 14.16, 143.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.167, 65.167, 61.186) | |
| Decimal | 12835267 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3D9C3, 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 #C3D9C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3D9C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.03:1 | 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 #C3D9C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad5c2Protanopia
no red cones#d6d2c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c1d8d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3d9c3; }
.text { color: #c3d9c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3d9c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 217 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3d9c3, #c3d9ce); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cee1c8Endive#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#c5e6cfDelta Mint#bfd5b3Nature
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C3D9C3?
- #C3D9C3 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Marsh Fog. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3D9C3?
- The RGB value is 195, 217, 195: 195 red, 217 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3D9C3?
- The complementary color is #D9C3D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3D9C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.03:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.