#C8D6CE color
The hex color #C8D6CE is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.4% red, 83.9% green and 80.8% blue (200, 214, 206).
Its hue angle is 146°, with 15% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Murmur (#C7CFC7), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.97:1).
#C8D6CE color codes
| HEX | #C8D6CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(200, 214, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.4%, 83.9%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(146, 15%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(146, 7%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 4%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.4, -6.21, 2.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.4, 6.63, 159.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.004, 64.828, 67.785) | |
| Decimal | 13162190 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C8D6CE, 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 #C8D6CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C8D6CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.97:1 | 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 #C8D6CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d4ceProtanopia
no red cones#d3d2ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#c6d6d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c8d6ce; }
.text { color: #c8d6ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c8d6ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(200 214 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c8d6ce, #c8d6d5); }
Similar colors
#c7cfc7Murmur#c8d0caInfusion#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C8D6CE?
- #C8D6CE is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Murmur. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C8D6CE?
- The RGB value is 200, 214, 206: 200 red, 214 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C8D6CE?
- The complementary color is #D6C8D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C8D6CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.97:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.