#C3DDDA color
The hex color #C3DDDA is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 86.7% green and 85.5% blue (195, 221, 218).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 28% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Peek-a-Blue (#C5E1E1), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.68:1).
#C3DDDA color codes
| HEX | #C3DDDA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 221, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 86.7%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 28%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 12%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.19, -9.17, -1.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.19, 9.28, 188.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.014, 68.376, 76.299) | |
| Decimal | 12836314 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3DDDA, 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 #C3DDDA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3DDDA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.68:1 | 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 #C3DDDA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadadaProtanopia
no red cones#d5d6daDeuteranopia
no green cones#bcdedcTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3ddda; }
.text { color: #c3ddda; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3ddda; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 221 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3ddda, #c3d3dd); }
Similar colors
#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c2e2e3Cold Wave#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#cee5dfIce Dagger#cfe2e0Mountain Dew
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C3DDDA?
- #C3DDDA is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Peek-a-Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3DDDA?
- The RGB value is 195, 221, 218: 195 red, 221 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3DDDA?
- The complementary color is #DDC3C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3DDDA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.68:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.