#C7DBD2 color
The hex color #C7DBD2 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 85.9% green and 82.4% blue (199, 219, 210).
Its hue angle is 153°, with 22% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.49:1).
#C7DBD2 color codes
| HEX | #C7DBD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 219, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 85.9%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(153, 22%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(153, 9%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 4%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.73, -8.37, 2.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.73, 8.64, 165.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.515, 67.457, 70.793) | |
| Decimal | 13097938 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7DBD2, 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 #C7DBD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7DBD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.49:1 | 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 #C7DBD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad8d2Protanopia
no red cones#d6d5d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3dbd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7dbd2; }
.text { color: #c7dbd2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7dbd2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 219 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7dbd2, #c7dadb); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#cee5dfIce Dagger#cadeceRuins of Civilization#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin#d7e5d8Whispering Frost
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C7DBD2?
- #C7DBD2 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7DBD2?
- The RGB value is 199, 219, 210: 199 red, 219 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7DBD2?
- The complementary color is #DBC7D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7DBD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.49:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.