#C3D9C9 color
The hex color #C3D9C9 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 85.1% green and 78.8% blue (195, 217, 201).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 22% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.09:1).
#C3D9C9 color codes
| HEX | #C3D9C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 217, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 85.1%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 22%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 10%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 7%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.71, -10.35, 5.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.71, 11.67, 152.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.859, 65.444, 64.831) | |
| Decimal | 12835273 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3D9C9, 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 #C3D9C9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3D9C9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.09:1 | 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 #C3D9C9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d5c8Protanopia
no red cones#d5d2caDeuteranopia
no green cones#c0d8d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3d9c9; }
.text { color: #c3d9c9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3d9c9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 217 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3d9c9, #c3d9d4); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#d4e8d8Splashdown#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#cee1c8Endive#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#d7ecd9Silky Mint
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C3D9C9?
- #C3D9C9 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Marsh Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3D9C9?
- The RGB value is 195, 217, 201: 195 red, 217 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3D9C9?
- The complementary color is #D9C3D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3D9C9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.09:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.