#CDD4C3 color
The hex color #CDD4C3 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 83.1% green and 76.5% blue (205, 212, 195).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 17% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Smell of Garlic (#D9DDCB), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.8:1).
#CDD4C3 color codes
| HEX | #CDD4C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 212, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 83.1%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 17%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 8%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.97, -5.42, 7.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.97, 9.32, 125.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.569, 64.006, 60.888) | |
| Decimal | 13489347 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CDD4C3, 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 #CDD4C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDD4C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.8:1 | 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 #CDD4C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d2c2Protanopia
no red cones#d5d1c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ced2cfTritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cdd4c3; }
.text { color: #cdd4c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cdd4c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 212 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cdd4c3, #c4d4c3); }
Similar colors
#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#d9dfcdGin#d0d1c1Wishing Well#dbe0d0Feta#dce0cdGentle Frost#d5d7bfMedlar#d1dac0Zen Garden#d4d8ceLuna
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #CDD4C3?
- #CDD4C3 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Smell of Garlic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CDD4C3?
- The RGB value is 205, 212, 195: 205 red, 212 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CDD4C3?
- The complementary color is #CAC3D4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDD4C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.8:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.