#C3E0D9 color
The hex color #C3E0D9 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 87.8% green and 85.1% blue (195, 224, 217).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 32% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.98:1).
#C3E0D9 color codes
| HEX | #C3E0D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 224, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 87.8%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 32%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 13%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 3%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.96, -10.9, 0.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.96, 10.9, 178.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.683, 69.922, 75.879) | |
| Decimal | 12837081 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3E0D9, 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 #C3E0D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3E0D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.98:1 | 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 #C3E0D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dddcd9Protanopia
no red cones#d8d8daDeuteranopia
no green cones#bce1deTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3e0d9; }
.text { color: #c3e0d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3e0d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 224 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3e0d9, #c3d9e0); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c5e5e2Swan Lake#cee5dfIce Dagger#ceece7Spa#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C3E0D9?
- #C3E0D9 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3E0D9?
- The RGB value is 195, 224, 217: 195 red, 224 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3E0D9?
- The complementary color is #E0C3CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3E0D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.98:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.