#C4DBD1 color
The hex color #C4DBD1 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 85.9% green and 82% blue (196, 219, 209).
Its hue angle is 154°, with 24% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.4:1).
#C4DBD1 color codes
| HEX | #C4DBD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 219, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 85.9%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(154, 24%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(154, 11%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 5%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.5, -9.55, 2.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.5, 9.83, 166.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.603, 67.001, 70.102) | |
| Decimal | 12901329 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4DBD1, 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 #C4DBD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4DBD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.4:1 | 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 #C4DBD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad8d1Protanopia
no red cones#d5d4d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0dbd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4dbd1; }
.text { color: #c4dbd1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4dbd1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 219 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4dbd1, #c4dadb); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#cadeceRuins of Civilization#cee5dfIce Dagger#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#bddfd8Antiguan#ccddccFlip a Coin#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#d3e1d3Misty Marsh
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C4DBD1?
- #C4DBD1 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4DBD1?
- The RGB value is 196, 219, 209: 196 red, 219 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4DBD1?
- The complementary color is #DBC4CE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4DBD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.4:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.