#C3DFDC color
The hex color #C3DFDC is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 87.5% green and 86.3% blue (195, 223, 220).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 30% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Peek-a-Blue (#C5E1E1), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.91:1).
#C3DFDC color codes
| HEX | #C3DFDC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 223, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 87.5%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 30%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.77, -9.8, -1.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.77, 9.94, 189.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.808, 69.543, 77.863) | |
| Decimal | 12836828 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3DFDC, 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 #C3DFDC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3DFDC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.91:1 | 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 #C3DFDC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcdcdcProtanopia
no red cones#d6d7dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#bce1deTritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3dfdc; }
.text { color: #c3dfdc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3dfdc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 223 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3dfdc, #c3d4df); }
Similar colors
#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c2e2e3Cold Wave#c2e5e5Swimming#cae8e8Tropical Mist#cee5dfIce Dagger#bee0e2Poolside
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C3DFDC?
- #C3DFDC 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 #C3DFDC?
- The RGB value is 195, 223, 220: 195 red, 223 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3DFDC?
- The complementary color is #DFC3C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3DFDC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.91:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.