#C6D4DA color
The hex color #C6D4DA is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 83.1% green and 85.5% blue (198, 212, 218).
Its hue angle is 198°, with 21% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Yeti Footprint (#C7D7E0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.83:1).
#C6D4DA color codes
| HEX | #C6D4DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 212, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 83.1%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(198, 21%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(198, 9%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 3%, 0%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.05, -3.55, -4.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.05, 5.79, 232.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.484, 64.154, 75.565) | |
| Decimal | 13030618 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6D4DA, 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 #C6D4DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6D4DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.83:1 | 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 #C6D4DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d3daProtanopia
no red cones#ced0daDeuteranopia
no green cones#c1d6d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6d4da; }
.text { color: #c6d4da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6d4da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 212 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6d4da, #c6cada); }
Similar colors
#c7d7e0Yeti Footprint#c5d1daPolished Silver#cfd9deZen#cbdce2Sea Foam Mist#c3d7e0Skinny Dippin’#d1dde1Head in the Clouds#c7dbe4Breath of Fresh Air#cedee2High Sierra
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C6D4DA?
- #C6D4DA is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Yeti Footprint. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6D4DA?
- The RGB value is 198, 212, 218: 198 red, 212 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6D4DA?
- The complementary color is #DACCC6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6D4DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.83:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.