#C7CFDF color
The hex color #C7CFDF is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 81.2% green and 87.5% blue (199, 207, 223).
Its hue angle is 220°, with 27% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Après-Ski (#CED5E4), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.42:1).
#C7CFDF color codes
| HEX | #C7CFDF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 207, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 81.2%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(220, 27%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(220, 11%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 7%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.96, 0.39, -8.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.96, 8.84, 272.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.182, 62.095, 78.665) | |
| Decimal | 13094879 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7CFDF, 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 #C7CFDF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7CFDF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.42:1 | 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 #C7CFDF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cad0e0Protanopia
no red cones#c8cedfDeuteranopia
no green cones#c2d2d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7cfdf; }
.text { color: #c7cfdf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7cfdf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 207 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7cfdf, #cbc7df); }
Similar colors
#ced5e4Après-Ski#c6cedaSteel Mist#c7ccd8Winter’s Fury#ccd0daSteam Bath#cbd4dfEphemeral Blue#c0d0e6Misty Mountains#c7d1dbMemory Lane#b9c4d2Plein Air
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C7CFDF?
- #C7CFDF is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Après-Ski. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7CFDF?
- The RGB value is 199, 207, 223: 199 red, 207 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7CFDF?
- The complementary color is #DFD7C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7CFDF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.42:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.