#C4FBC3 color
The hex color #C4FBC3 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 98.4% green and 76.5% blue (196, 251, 195).
Its hue angle is 119°, with 88% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Toxic Steam (#C1FDC9), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.93:1).
#C4FBC3 color codes
| HEX | #C4FBC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 251, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 98.4%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(119, 88%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(119, 22%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 22%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.74, -27.79, 21.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.74, 35.01, 142.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.11, 84.668, 64.426) | |
| Decimal | 12909507 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4FBC3, 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 #C4FBC3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4FBC3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.93:1 | 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 #C4FBC3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fef1c0Protanopia
no red cones#f4ebc6Deuteranopia
no green cones#bff8ecTritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4fbc3; }
.text { color: #c4fbc3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4fbc3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 251 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4fbc3, #c3fbde); }
Similar colors
#c1fdc9Toxic Steam#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills#bfffcfEau de Nil#befdb7Glow in the Dark#b6ffbbLight Mint#baebaeIce Ice#bef7cfSmell the Mint#ddffccHerbal Vapours
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C4FBC3?
- #C4FBC3 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Toxic Steam. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4FBC3?
- The RGB value is 196, 251, 195: 196 red, 251 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4FBC3?
- The complementary color is #FAC3FB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4FBC3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.93:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.