Cotton Clouds color: hex code #C2E1EC
Cotton Clouds has the hex code #C2E1EC. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 88.2% green and 92.5% blue (194, 225, 236).
Its hue angle is 196°, with 53% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.28:1).
Cotton Clouds (#C2E1EC) color codes
| HEX | #C2E1EC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 225, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 88.2%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(196, 53%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(196, 18%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 5%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.67, -7.89, -8.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.67, 11.8, 228.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.31, 71.374, 89.729) | |
| Decimal | 12771820 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cotton Clouds, 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 #C2E1EC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2E1EC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.28:1 | 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 #C2E1EC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadfedProtanopia
no red cones#d4d9ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#b6e5e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2e1ec; }
.text { color: #c2e1ec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2e1ec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 225 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2e1ec, #c2ccec); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
See #C2E1EC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C2E1EC?
- #C2E1EC is a very light, moderate azure known as Cotton Clouds. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cotton Clouds?
- The RGB value is 194, 225, 236: 194 red, 225 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cotton Clouds?
- The complementary color is #ECCDC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2E1EC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.28:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.