#C3DFB3 color
The hex color #C3DFB3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 87.5% green and 70.2% blue (195, 223, 179).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 41% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Ambrosia (#C6E1BC), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.53:1).
#C3DFB3 color codes
| HEX | #C3DFB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 223, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 87.5%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 41%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 20%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 20%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.82, -17.17, 18.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.82, 25.27, 132.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.029, 67.631, 52.689) | |
| Decimal | 12836787 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3DFB3, 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 #C3DFB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3DFB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.53:1 | 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 #C3DFB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3d8b0Protanopia
no red cones#ded6b5Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3dbd3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3dfb3; }
.text { color: #c3dfb3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3dfb3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 223 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3dfb3, #b3dfb9); }
Similar colors
#c6e1bcAmbrosia#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#bfd5b3Nature#b6d4a0In Good Taste#b1dbaaFizz#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#c2d3afMorris Leaf#acddafBig Spender
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C3DFB3?
- #C3DFB3 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ambrosia. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3DFB3?
- The RGB value is 195, 223, 179: 195 red, 223 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3DFB3?
- The complementary color is #CFB3DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3DFB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.53:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.