#C7DFDF color
The hex color #C7DFDF is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 87.5% green and 87.5% blue (199, 223, 223).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 27% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Peek-a-Blue (#C5E1E1), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.05:1).
#C7DFDF color codes
| HEX | #C7DFDF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 223, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 87.5%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 27%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 11%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.12, -7.92, -2.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.12, 8.37, 198.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.257, 70.244, 80.023) | |
| Decimal | 13098975 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7DFDF, 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 #C7DFDF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7DFDF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.05:1 | 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 #C7DFDF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcdcdfProtanopia
no red cones#d7d9dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#c0e1dfTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7dfdf; }
.text { color: #c7dfdf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7dfdf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 223 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7dfdf, #c7d3df); }
Similar colors
#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cbe4e7Wave Splash#cbe1e4Melting Point#cce7e8Starship Tonic#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#c2e2e3Cold Wave#d1eaeaTeardrop#d2eaeaQueen of Waves
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C7DFDF?
- #C7DFDF is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Peek-a-Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7DFDF?
- The RGB value is 199, 223, 223: 199 red, 223 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7DFDF?
- The complementary color is #DFC7C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7DFDF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.05:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.