#C4DDCF color
The hex color #C4DDCF is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 86.7% green and 81.2% blue (196, 221, 207).
Its hue angle is 146°, with 27% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Ruins of Civilization (#CADECE), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.59:1).
#C4DDCF color codes
| HEX | #C4DDCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 221, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 86.7%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(146, 27%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(146, 11%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 6%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.98, -10.95, 4.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.98, 11.67, 159.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.881, 67.953, 68.981) | |
| Decimal | 12901839 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4DDCF, 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 #C4DDCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4DDCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.59:1 | 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 #C4DDCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcd9ceProtanopia
no red cones#d7d6d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0ddd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4ddcf; }
.text { color: #c4ddcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4ddcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 221 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4ddcf, #c4dddb); }
Similar colors
#cadeceRuins of Civilization#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin#d4e8d8Splashdown#bddfd8Antiguan#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#cee5dfIce Dagger#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #C4DDCF?
- #C4DDCF is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ruins of Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4DDCF?
- The RGB value is 196, 221, 207: 196 red, 221 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4DDCF?
- The complementary color is #DDC4D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4DDCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.59:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.