#C7D7CC color
The hex color #C7D7CC is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 84.3% green and 80% blue (199, 215, 204).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 17% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.02:1).
#C7D7CC color codes
| HEX | #C7D7CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 215, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 84.3%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 17%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 7%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 5%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.54, -7.43, 3.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.54, 8.24, 154.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.751, 65.102, 66.586) | |
| Decimal | 13096908 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7D7CC, 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 #C7D7CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7D7CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.02:1 | 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 #C7D7CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d4cbProtanopia
no red cones#d4d2cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#c5d7d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7d7cc; }
.text { color: #c7d7cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7d7cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 215 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7d7cc, #c7d7d4); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#cadeceRuins of Civilization#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#c7cfc7Murmur#bdd4d1Coast to Coast
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C7D7CC?
- #C7D7CC 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 #C7D7CC?
- The RGB value is 199, 215, 204: 199 red, 215 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7D7CC?
- The complementary color is #D7C7D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7D7CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.02:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.