#C4CDB0 color
The hex color #C4CDB0 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 80.4% green and 69% blue (196, 205, 176).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 22% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Bok Choy (#BCCAB3), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.71:1).
#C4CDB0 color codes
| HEX | #C4CDB0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 205, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 80.4%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 22%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 14%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 14%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.03, -8.18, 13.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.03, 15.71, 121.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.432, 58.533, 49.602) | |
| Decimal | 12897712 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4CDB0, 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 #C4CDB0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4CDB0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.71:1 | 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 #C4CDB0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1c9aeProtanopia
no red cones#d0c9b1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7cac5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4cdb0; }
.text { color: #c4cdb0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4cdb0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 205 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4cdb0, #b6cdb0); }
Similar colors
#bccab3Bok Choy#cfd1b2Bitter Melon#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#d1dac0Zen Garden#c2d3afMorris Leaf#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#c0cba1Seedling#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #C4CDB0?
- #C4CDB0 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Bok Choy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4CDB0?
- The RGB value is 196, 205, 176: 196 red, 205 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4CDB0?
- The complementary color is #B9B0CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4CDB0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.71:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.