#C6D3C7 color
The hex color #C6D3C7 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 82.7% green and 78% blue (198, 211, 199).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 13% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.54:1).
#C6D3C7 color codes
| HEX | #C6D3C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 211, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 82.7%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 13%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 6%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.29, -6.61, 4.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.29, 7.96, 146.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.89, 62.717, 63.13) | |
| Decimal | 13030343 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6D3C7, 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 #C6D3C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6D3C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.54:1 | 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 #C6D3C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d0c6Protanopia
no red cones#d1cfc8Deuteranopia
no green cones#c5d2cfTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6d3c7; }
.text { color: #c6d3c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6d3c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 211 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6d3c7, #c6d3ce); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#c7cfc7Murmur#ccddccFlip a Coin#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#c8d0caInfusion#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#d4d8ceLuna
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C6D3C7?
- #C6D3C7 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 #C6D3C7?
- The RGB value is 198, 211, 199: 198 red, 211 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6D3C7?
- The complementary color is #D3C6D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6D3C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.54:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.