#C3DA90 color
The hex color #C3DA90 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 85.5% green and 56.5% blue (195, 218, 144).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 50% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Wasabi (#AFD77F), a difference of 4.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.75:1).
#C3DA90 color codes
| HEX | #C3DA90 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 218, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 85.5%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 50%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 34%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 34%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.84, -19.81, 33.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.84, 39.31, 120.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.611, 63.758, 35.915) | |
| Decimal | 12835472 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3DA90, 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 #C3DA90 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3DA90 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 #C3DA90 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2d28bProtanopia
no red cones#dfd193Deuteranopia
no green cones#c9d3c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3da90; }
.text { color: #c3da90; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3da90; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 218 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3da90, #9eda90); }
Similar colors
#afd77fWasabi#c5d17bAlligator Alley#d9e6a6Mermaid Tears#c8d07fZucchini Noodles#b2e191Sage Sensation#b7e1a1Basil Smash#bee7a5Pastel Pea#d8f19cCreamy Avocado
Closest common color name: Pistachio.
Questions
- What color is #C3DA90?
- #C3DA90 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Wasabi. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3DA90?
- The RGB value is 195, 218, 144: 195 red, 218 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3DA90?
- The complementary color is #A790DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3DA90?
- 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.