#C4DBD3 color
The hex color #C4DBD3 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 85.9% green and 82.7% blue (196, 219, 211).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 24% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.42:1).
#C4DBD3 color codes
| HEX | #C4DBD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 219, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 85.9%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 24%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 11%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 4%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.55, -9.17, 1.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.55, 9.27, 171.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.852, 67.101, 71.414) | |
| Decimal | 12901331 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4DBD3, 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 #C4DBD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4DBD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.42:1 | 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 #C4DBD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d8d3Protanopia
no red cones#d5d5d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfdcd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4dbd3; }
.text { color: #c4dbd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4dbd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 219 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4dbd3, #c4d7db); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#cee5dfIce Dagger#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bddfd8Antiguan#cadeceRuins of Civilization#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#c5e5e2Swan Lake
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C4DBD3?
- #C4DBD3 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 #C4DBD3?
- The RGB value is 196, 219, 211: 196 red, 219 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4DBD3?
- The complementary color is #DBC4CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4DBD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.42:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.