#C7CDDA color
The hex color #C7CDDA is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 80.4% green and 85.5% blue (199, 205, 218).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 20% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Winter’s Fury (#C7CCD8), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.17:1).
#C7CDDA color codes
| HEX | #C7CDDA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 205, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 80.4%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 20%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 9%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 6%, 0%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.31, 0.45, -7.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.31, 7.15, 273.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.037, 60.866, 75.007) | |
| Decimal | 13094362 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7CDDA, 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 #C7CDDA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7CDDA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.17:1 | 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 #C7CDDA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9cedbProtanopia
no red cones#c8ccdaDeuteranopia
no green cones#c3cfd1Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7cdda; }
.text { color: #c7cdda; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7cdda; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 205 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7cdda, #cbc7da); }
Similar colors
#c7ccd8Winter’s Fury#c6cedaSteel Mist#ccd0daSteam Bath#ced5e4Après-Ski#cbd4dfEphemeral Blue#c7d1dbMemory Lane#c6c8cfHerring Silver#b9c4d2Plein Air
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C7CDDA?
- #C7CDDA is a light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Winter’s Fury. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7CDDA?
- The RGB value is 199, 205, 218: 199 red, 205 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7CDDA?
- The complementary color is #DAD4C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7CDDA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.17:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.