#C5CFCE color
The hex color #C5CFCE is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.3% red, 81.2% green and 80.8% blue (197, 207, 206).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 9% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.19:1).
#C5CFCE color codes
| HEX | #C5CFCE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 207, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.3%, 81.2%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 9%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 5%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.35, -3.58, -0.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.35, 3.65, 190.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.477, 60.952, 67.17) | |
| Decimal | 12963790 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C5CFCE, 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 #C5CFCE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C5CFCE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | 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 #C5CFCE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cececeProtanopia
no red cones#ccccceDeuteranopia
no green cones#c3d0cfTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c5cfce; }
.text { color: #c5cfce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c5cfce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(197 207 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c5cfce, #c5cbcf); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C5CFCE?
- #C5CFCE is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ghost Whisperer. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C5CFCE?
- The RGB value is 197, 207, 206: 197 red, 207 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C5CFCE?
- The complementary color is #CFC5C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C5CFCE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.19:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.