#C9D2C3 color
The hex color #C9D2C3 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.8% red, 82.4% green and 76.5% blue (201, 210, 195).
Its hue angle is 96°, with 14% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Murmur (#C7CFC7), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.49:1).
#C9D2C3 color codes
| HEX | #C9D2C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(201, 210, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.8%, 82.4%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(96, 14%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(96, 7%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 7%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.15, -5.78, 6.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.15, 8.6, 132.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.983, 62.451, 60.671) | |
| Decimal | 13226691 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C9D2C3, 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 #C9D2C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C9D2C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.49:1 | 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 #C9D2C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d0c2Protanopia
no red cones#d2cfc4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c9d1ceTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c9d2c3; }
.text { color: #c9d2c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c9d2c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(201 210 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c9d2c3, #c3d2c4); }
Similar colors
#c7cfc7Murmur#d0d1c1Wishing Well#d9dfcdGin#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#d4d8ceLuna#ccddccFlip a Coin#d3e1d3Misty Marsh
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C9D2C3?
- #C9D2C3 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 #C9D2C3?
- The RGB value is 201, 210, 195: 201 red, 210 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C9D2C3?
- The complementary color is #CCC3D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C9D2C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.49:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.