#C3E2DB color
The hex color #C3E2DB is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 88.6% green and 85.9% blue (195, 226, 219).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 35% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.22:1).
#C3E2DB color codes
| HEX | #C3E2DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 226, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 88.6%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 35%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 14%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 3%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.54, -11.52, -0.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.54, 11.52, 180.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.485, 71.108, 77.437) | |
| Decimal | 12837595 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3E2DB, 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 #C3E2DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3E2DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.22:1 | 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 #C3E2DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdedbProtanopia
no red cones#d9dadcDeuteranopia
no green cones#bce3e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3e2db; }
.text { color: #c3e2db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3e2db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 226 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3e2db, #c3d9e2); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c5e5e2Swan Lake#ceece7Spa#cee5dfIce Dagger#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#c2e5e5Swimming#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C3E2DB?
- #C3E2DB 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 #C3E2DB?
- The RGB value is 195, 226, 219: 195 red, 226 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3E2DB?
- The complementary color is #E2C3CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3E2DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.22:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.