#C4D5D6 color
The hex color #C4D5D6 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 83.5% green and 83.9% blue (196, 213, 214).
Its hue angle is 183°, with 18% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Up in the Air (#C2D5D8), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.84:1).
#C4D5D6 color codes
| HEX | #C4D5D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 213, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 83.5%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 18%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(183, 8%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.06, -5.5, -2.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.06, 6.02, 204.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.694, 64.178, 72.901) | |
| Decimal | 12899798 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4D5D6, 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 #C4D5D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4D5D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.84:1 | 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 #C4D5D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d3d6Protanopia
no red cones#cfd0d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfd6d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4d5d6; }
.text { color: #c4d5d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4d5d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 213 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4d5d6, #c4ccd6); }
Similar colors
#c2d5d8Up in the Air#bdd1d2Windy#cadcdeShark#cedee2High Sierra#cbdce2Sea Foam Mist#cbe1e4Melting Point#d1e1e4Valley of Tears#bdd4d1Coast to Coast
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C4D5D6?
- #C4D5D6 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Up in the Air. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4D5D6?
- The RGB value is 196, 213, 214: 196 red, 213 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4D5D6?
- The complementary color is #D6C5C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4D5D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.84:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.