#C7D7D4 color
The hex color #C7D7D4 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 84.3% green and 83.1% blue (199, 215, 212).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 17% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Mountain Dew (#CFE2E0), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.1:1).
#C7D7D4 color codes
| HEX | #C7D7D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 215, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 84.3%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 17%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 7%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 1%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.74, -5.93, -0.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.74, 5.94, 183.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.735, 65.496, 71.769) | |
| Decimal | 13096916 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7D7D4, 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 #C7D7D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7D7D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.1:1 | 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 #C7D7D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d5d4Protanopia
no red cones#d2d3d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3d8d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7d7d4; }
.text { color: #c7d7d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7d7d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 215 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7d7d4, #c7d2d7); }
Similar colors
#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bdd1d2Windy#cadcdeShark#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c2d5d8Up in the Air#c8d0caInfusion#cbe1e4Melting Point
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C7D7D4?
- #C7D7D4 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Mountain Dew. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7D7D4?
- The RGB value is 199, 215, 212: 199 red, 215 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7D7D4?
- The complementary color is #D7C7CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7D7D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.1:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.