#C3DBD4 color
The hex color #C3DBD4 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 85.9% green and 83.1% blue (195, 219, 212).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 25% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.4:1).
#C3DBD4 color codes
| HEX | #C3DBD4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 219, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 85.9%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 25%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 11%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 3%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.51, -9.31, 0.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.51, 9.34, 175.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.718, 67.018, 72.064) | |
| Decimal | 12835796 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3DBD4, 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 #C3DBD4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3DBD4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.4:1 | 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 #C3DBD4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d8d4Protanopia
no red cones#d4d4d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#bedcd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3dbd4; }
.text { color: #c3dbd4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3dbd4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 219 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3dbd4, #c3d6db); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#cee5dfIce Dagger#bddfd8Antiguan#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cfe2e0Mountain Dew
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C3DBD4?
- #C3DBD4 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3DBD4?
- The RGB value is 195, 219, 212: 195 red, 219 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3DBD4?
- The complementary color is #DBC3CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3DBD4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.4:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.