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#C3DFDB color code is #C3DFDB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c3dfdb.

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#C3DFDB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C3DFDB is 0.6949. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.41:1 against white and 14.90:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C3DFDB on white1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C3DFDB on black14.90:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C3DFDB1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C3DFDB14.90:1AAA

#C3DFDB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C3DFDB?+
The hex code for #C3DFDB is #C3DFDB. In RGB it's rgb(195, 223, 219), and in HSL it's hsl(171, 30%, 82%).
What is the RGB value of #C3DFDB?+
#C3DFDB in RGB is (195, 223, 219). Written in CSS: rgb(195, 223, 219).
What is the CMYK value of #C3DFDB?+
#C3DFDB converts to CMYK(13%, 0%, 2%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C3DFDB.
Is #c3dfdb a warm or cool color?+
#C3DFDB (#C3DFDB) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 171° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c3dfdb belong to?+
#C3DFDB belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 171°, 30%, 82% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #c3dfdb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C3DFDB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.41:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c3dfdb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C3DFDB (#C3DFDB) is 4518 C Glacier, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C3DFDB in design

Practical guidance for using #c3dfdb (#C3DFDB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C3DFDB (#C3DFDB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C3DFDB (#C3DFDB) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C3DFDB flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#C3DFDB is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.