#C4D4D2 color
The hex color #C4D4D2 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 83.1% green and 82.4% blue (196, 212, 210).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 16% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Windy (#BDD1D2), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.7:1).
#C4D4D2 color codes
| HEX | #C4D4D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 212, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 83.1%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 16%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 8%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 1%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.69, -5.76, -0.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.69, 5.82, 188.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.939, 63.475, 70.16) | |
| Decimal | 12899538 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4D4D2, 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 #C4D4D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4D4D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.7:1 | 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 #C4D4D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d2d2Protanopia
no red cones#cfd0d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0d5d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4d4d2; }
.text { color: #c4d4d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4d4d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 212 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4d4d2, #c4ced4); }
Similar colors
#bdd1d2Windy#c2d5d8Up in the Air#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#cadcdeShark#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#c8d0caInfusion#cedee2High Sierra
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C4D4D2?
- #C4D4D2 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Windy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4D4D2?
- The RGB value is 196, 212, 210: 196 red, 212 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4D4D2?
- The complementary color is #D4C4C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4D4D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.7:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.