#C3DBA5 color
The hex color #C3DBA5 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 85.9% green and 64.7% blue (195, 219, 165).
Its hue angle is 87°, with 43% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is In Good Taste (#B6D4A0), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14:1).
#C3DBA5 color codes
| HEX | #C3DBA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 219, 165) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 85.9%, 64.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(87, 43%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(87, 25%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 25%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.47, -17.36, 23.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.47, 29.6, 125.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.628, 64.981, 45.255) | |
| Decimal | 12835749 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3DBA5, 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 #C3DBA5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3DBA5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14:1 | 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 #C3DBA5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1d4a2Protanopia
no red cones#ddd2a7Deuteranopia
no green cones#c6d6ccTritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3dba5; }
.text { color: #c3dba5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3dba5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 219 165 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3dba5, #a8dba5); }
Similar colors
#b6d4a0In Good Taste#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#b2cc9aGreenhorn#b7e1a1Basil Smash#bee7a5Pastel Pea#b1dbaaFizz#d9e6a6Mermaid Tears#c2d3afMorris Leaf
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C3DBA5?
- #C3DBA5 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color In Good Taste. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3DBA5?
- The RGB value is 195, 219, 165: 195 red, 219 green and 165 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3DBA5?
- The complementary color is #BDA5DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3DBA5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.