#C5DCC6 color
The hex color #C5DCC6 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.3% red, 86.3% green and 77.6% blue (197, 220, 198).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 25% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Endive (#CEE1C8), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.43:1).
#C5DCC6 color codes
| HEX | #C5DCC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 220, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.3%, 86.3%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 25%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 10%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 10%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.57, -11.74, 8.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.57, 14.34, 145) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.81, 67.133, 63.275) | |
| Decimal | 12967110 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C5DCC6, 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 #C5DCC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C5DCC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.43:1 | 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 #C5DCC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ddd7c5Protanopia
no red cones#d9d5c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3dbd6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c5dcc6; }
.text { color: #c5dcc6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c5dcc6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(197 220 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c5dcc6, #c5dcd1); }
Similar colors
#cee1c8Endive#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#d7e7d0Peppermint#c0e2c5Sugar Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #C5DCC6?
- #C5DCC6 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Endive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C5DCC6?
- The RGB value is 197, 220, 198: 197 red, 220 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C5DCC6?
- The complementary color is #DCC5DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C5DCC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.43:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.