#C8D6B8 color
The hex color #C8D6B8 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.4% red, 83.9% green and 72.2% blue (200, 214, 184).
Its hue angle is 88°, with 27% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Morris Leaf (#C2D3AF), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.77:1).
#C8D6B8 color codes
| HEX | #C8D6B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(200, 214, 184) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.4%, 83.9%, 72.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 27%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(88, 14%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 14%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.88, -10.06, 13.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.88, 16.62, 127.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.516, 63.833, 54.682) | |
| Decimal | 13162168 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C8D6B8, 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 #C8D6B8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C8D6B8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.77:1 | 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 #C8D6B8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad2b6Protanopia
no red cones#d7d1b9Deuteranopia
no green cones#cad3cdTritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c8d6b8; }
.text { color: #c8d6b8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c8d6b8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(200 214 184 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c8d6b8, #b9d6b8); }
Similar colors
#c2d3afMorris Leaf#d1dac0Zen Garden#bfd5b3Nature#cee1c8Endive#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dbe0c4Airy Fields
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #C8D6B8?
- #C8D6B8 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Morris Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C8D6B8?
- The RGB value is 200, 214, 184: 200 red, 214 green and 184 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C8D6B8?
- The complementary color is #C6B8D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C8D6B8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.77:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.