#C3E6CB color
The hex color #C3E6CB is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 90.2% green and 79.6% blue (195, 230, 203).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 41% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Sugar Mint (#C0E2C5), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.5:1).
#C3E6CB color codes
| HEX | #C3E6CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 230, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 90.2%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 41%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 15%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 12%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.21, -16.54, 9.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.21, 19, 150.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.579, 72.506, 67.239) | |
| Decimal | 12838603 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3E6CB, 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 #C3E6CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3E6CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.5:1 | 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 #C3E6CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e0caProtanopia
no red cones#e0dcccDeuteranopia
no green cones#bee5deTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3e6cb; }
.text { color: #c3e6cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3e6cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 230 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3e6cb, #c3e6dd); }
Similar colors
#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#c5e6cfDelta Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#d0eed7Jade Palace#cef0ccPastel Mint#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#bbefd3Mystery Mint
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C3E6CB?
- #C3E6CB is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Sugar Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3E6CB?
- The RGB value is 195, 230, 203: 195 red, 230 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3E6CB?
- The complementary color is #E6C3DE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3E6CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.5:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.