#C5D7C2 color
The hex color #C5D7C2 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.3% red, 84.3% green and 76.1% blue (197, 215, 194).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 21% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.87:1).
#C5D7C2 color codes
| HEX | #C5D7C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 215, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.3%, 84.3%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 21%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 10%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.16, -9.91, 8.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.16, 12.93, 140.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.062, 64.366, 60.446) | |
| Decimal | 12965826 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C5D7C2, 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 #C5D7C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C5D7C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.87:1 | 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 #C5D7C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d3c1Protanopia
no red cones#d5d1c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4d5d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c5d7c2; }
.text { color: #c5d7c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c5d7c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(197 215 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c5d7c2, #c2d7ca); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin#cadeceRuins of Civilization#cee1c8Endive#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#d1dac0Zen Garden#d7e7d0Peppermint
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C5D7C2?
- #C5D7C2 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Marsh Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C5D7C2?
- The RGB value is 197, 215, 194: 197 red, 215 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C5D7C2?
- The complementary color is #D4C2D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C5D7C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.87:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.