#C5D3D2 color
The hex color #C5D3D2 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.3% red, 82.7% green and 82.4% blue (197, 211, 210).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 14% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Windy (#BDD1D2), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.62:1).
#C5D3D2 color codes
| HEX | #C5D3D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 211, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.3%, 82.7%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 14%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 7%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.5, -4.91, -1.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.5, 5.03, 193.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.951, 63.111, 70.089) | |
| Decimal | 12964818 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C5D3D2, 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 #C5D3D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C5D3D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.62:1 | 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 #C5D3D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d1d2Protanopia
no red cones#cecfd2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c1d4d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c5d3d2; }
.text { color: #c5d3d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c5d3d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(197 211 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c5d3d2, #c5cdd3); }
Similar colors
#bdd1d2Windy#c2d5d8Up in the Air#cadcdeShark#c8d0caInfusion#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#cedee2High Sierra#b7c5c6Trade Winds
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C5D3D2?
- #C5D3D2 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Windy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C5D3D2?
- The RGB value is 197, 211, 210: 197 red, 211 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C5D3D2?
- The complementary color is #D3C5C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C5D3D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.62:1 and white text 1.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.