#C7DDDC color
The hex color #C7DDDC is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 86.7% green and 86.3% blue (199, 221, 220).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 24% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Mountain Dew (#CFE2E0), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.8:1).
#C7DDDC color codes
| HEX | #C7DDDC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 221, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 86.7%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 24%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 10%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.51, -7.49, -2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.51, 7.75, 194.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.325, 69.021, 77.735) | |
| Decimal | 13098460 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7DDDC, 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 #C7DDDC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7DDDC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.8:1 | 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 #C7DDDC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadbdcProtanopia
no red cones#d6d7dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#c1deddTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7dddc; }
.text { color: #c7dddc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7dddc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 221 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7dddc, #c7d3dd); }
Similar colors
#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cbe1e4Melting Point#cadcdeShark#cbe4e7Wave Splash#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#cce7e8Starship Tonic#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C7DDDC?
- #C7DDDC is a very light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Mountain Dew. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7DDDC?
- The RGB value is 199, 221, 220: 199 red, 221 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7DDDC?
- The complementary color is #DDC7C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7DDDC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.8:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.