#C6CCD1 color
The hex color #C6CCD1 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 80% green and 82% blue (198, 204, 209).
Its hue angle is 207°, with 11% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Where There Is Smoke (#C7CCCE), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.96:1).
#C6CCD1 color codes
| HEX | #C6CCD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 204, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 80%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(207, 11%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(207, 5%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.73, -1.1, -3.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.73, 3.38, 250.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.388, 59.795, 68.88) | |
| Decimal | 13028561 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6CCD1, 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 #C6CCD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6CCD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | 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 #C6CCD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#caccd1Protanopia
no red cones#c9cbd1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3cdceTritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6ccd1; }
.text { color: #c6ccd1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6ccd1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 204 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6ccd1, #c6c7d1); }
Similar colors
#c7ccceWhere There Is Smoke#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#bcc3c7Metallic#c6c8cfHerring Silver#c7d1dbMemory Lane#c5d1daPolished Silver#cbcdcdIron Fist#c8c8ccNimbus Cloud
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C6CCD1?
- #C6CCD1 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Where There Is Smoke. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6CCD1?
- The RGB value is 198, 204, 209: 198 red, 204 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6CCD1?
- The complementary color is #D1CBC6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6CCD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.96:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.