#C7D3CA color
The hex color #C7D3CA is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 82.7% green and 79.2% blue (199, 211, 202).
Its hue angle is 135°, with 12% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Murmur (#C7CFC7), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.6:1).
#C7D3CA color codes
| HEX | #C7D3CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 211, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 82.7%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(135, 12%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(135, 6%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.44, -5.73, 3.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.44, 6.49, 151.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.506, 62.994, 64.995) | |
| Decimal | 13095882 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7D3CA, 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 #C7D3CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7D3CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.6:1 | 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 #C7D3CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d1caProtanopia
no red cones#d1cfcaDeuteranopia
no green cones#c5d3d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7d3ca; }
.text { color: #c7d3ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7d3ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 211 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7d3ca, #c7d3d0); }
Similar colors
#c7cfc7Murmur#c8d0caInfusion#d4d8ceLuna#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#ccddccFlip a Coin#d7e5d8Whispering Frost
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C7D3CA?
- #C7D3CA is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Murmur. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7D3CA?
- The RGB value is 199, 211, 202: 199 red, 211 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7D3CA?
- The complementary color is #D3C7D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7D3CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.6:1 and white text 1.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.