#C6D2D2 color
The hex color #C6D2D2 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 82.4% green and 82.4% blue (198, 210, 210).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 12% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.55:1).
#C6D2D2 color codes
| HEX | #C6D2D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 210, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 82.4%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 12%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 6%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.31, -4.05, -1.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.31, 4.29, 199.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.966, 62.752, 70.019) | |
| Decimal | 13030098 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6D2D2, 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 #C6D2D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6D2D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.55:1 | 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 #C6D2D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d1d2Protanopia
no red cones#cecfd2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3d3d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6d2d2; }
.text { color: #c6d2d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6d2d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 210 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6d2d2, #c6ccd2); }
Similar colors
#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#c2d5d8Up in the Air#bdd1d2Windy#cadcdeShark#bcc8ccDistant Hills#c8d0caInfusion#d2dde0Memories of Rain#d1dde1Head in the Clouds
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C6D2D2?
- #C6D2D2 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Ghost Whisperer. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6D2D2?
- The RGB value is 198, 210, 210: 198 red, 210 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6D2D2?
- The complementary color is #D2C6C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6D2D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.55:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.