#CDD6D3 color
The hex color #CDD6D3 is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 83.9% green and 82.7% blue (205, 214, 211).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 10% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Infusion (#C8D0CA), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.16:1).
#CDD6D3 color codes
| HEX | #CDD6D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 214, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 83.9%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 10%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 4%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.88, -3.6, 0.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.88, 3.62, 173.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.979, 65.775, 71.099) | |
| Decimal | 13489875 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CDD6D3, 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 #CDD6D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDD6D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.16:1 | 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 #CDD6D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d5d3Protanopia
no red cones#d3d3d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbd6d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cdd6d3; }
.text { color: #cdd6d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cdd6d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 214 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cdd6d3, #cdd5d6); }
Similar colors
#c8d0caInfusion#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d1d4d1Sterling#d4d8d7Olympus White#c7cfc7Murmur#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#d2dde0Memories of Rain#d6d7d2Fog
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CDD6D3?
- #CDD6D3 is a very light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Infusion. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CDD6D3?
- The RGB value is 205, 214, 211: 205 red, 214 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CDD6D3?
- The complementary color is #D6CDD0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDD6D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.16:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.