#C7DDD3 color
The hex color #C7DDD3 is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 86.7% green and 82.7% blue (199, 221, 211).
Its hue angle is 153°, with 24% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Ruins of Civilization (#CADECE), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.71:1).
#C7DDD3 color codes
| HEX | #C7DDD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 221, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 86.7%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(153, 24%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(153, 10%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 5%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.28, -9.2, 2.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.28, 9.52, 165.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.165, 68.557, 71.626) | |
| Decimal | 13098451 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7DDD3, 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 #C7DDD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7DDD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.71:1 | 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 #C7DDD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcdad3Protanopia
no red cones#d8d7d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3dddaTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7ddd3; }
.text { color: #c7ddd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7ddd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 221 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7ddd3, #c7dcdd); }
Similar colors
#cadeceRuins of Civilization#cee5dfIce Dagger#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#ccddccFlip a Coin#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d4e8d8Splashdown#bddfd8Antiguan
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C7DDD3?
- #C7DDD3 is a very light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ruins of Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7DDD3?
- The RGB value is 199, 221, 211: 199 red, 221 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7DDD3?
- The complementary color is #DDC7D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7DDD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.71:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.