#C4D8C2 color
The hex color #C4D8C2 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 84.7% green and 76.1% blue (196, 216, 194).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 22% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.95:1).
#C4D8C2 color codes
| HEX | #C4D8C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 216, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 84.7%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 22%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 10%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 10%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.35, -10.76, 8.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.35, 13.76, 141.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.057, 64.742, 60.519) | |
| Decimal | 12900546 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4D8C2, 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 #C4D8C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4D8C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.95:1 | 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 #C4D8C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d4c1Protanopia
no red cones#d6d2c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3d6d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4d8c2; }
.text { color: #c4d8c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4d8c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 216 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4d8c2, #c2d8cb); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cee1c8Endive#ccddccFlip a Coin#cadeceRuins of Civilization#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#d7e7d0Peppermint#bfd5b3Nature
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C4D8C2?
- #C4D8C2 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Marsh Fog. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4D8C2?
- The RGB value is 196, 216, 194: 196 red, 216 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4D8C2?
- The complementary color is #D6C2D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4D8C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.95:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.