#C4DBBB color
The hex color #C4DBBB is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 85.9% green and 73.3% blue (196, 219, 187).
Its hue angle is 103°, with 31% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Nature (#BFD5B3), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.2:1).
#C4DBBB color codes
| HEX | #C4DBBB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 219, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 85.9%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(103, 31%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(103, 15%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 15%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.99, -13.49, 13.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.99, 18.86, 135.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.064, 65.986, 56.734) | |
| Decimal | 12901307 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4DBBB, 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 #C4DBBB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4DBBB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.2:1 | 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 #C4DBBB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ded6b9Protanopia
no red cones#dad3bcDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4d8d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4dbbb; }
.text { color: #c4dbbb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4dbbb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 219 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4dbbb, #bbdbc2); }
Similar colors
#bfd5b3Nature#c6e1bcAmbrosia#c2d3afMorris Leaf#cee1c8Endive#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#bcccb5Isle of Dreams
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C4DBBB?
- #C4DBBB is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Nature. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4DBBB?
- The RGB value is 196, 219, 187: 196 red, 219 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4DBBB?
- The complementary color is #D2BBDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4DBBB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.2:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.