Delta Mint color: hex code #C5E6CF
Delta Mint has the hex code #C5E6CF. It is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.3% red, 90.2% green and 81.2% blue (197, 230, 207).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 40% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.59:1).
Delta Mint (#C5E6CF) color codes
| HEX | #C5E6CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 230, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.3%, 90.2%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 40%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 14%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 10%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.43, -15.15, 7.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.43, 16.95, 153.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.583, 72.968, 69.806) | |
| Decimal | 12969679 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Delta Mint, 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 #C5E6CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C5E6CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.59:1 | 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 #C5E6CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e0ceProtanopia
no red cones#e0dcd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0e5dfTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c5e6cf; }
.text { color: #c5e6cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c5e6cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(197 230 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c5e6cf, #c5e6e0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Celadon.
See #C5E6CF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C5E6CF?
- #C5E6CF is a very light, desaturated green known as Delta Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Delta Mint?
- The RGB value is 197, 230, 207: 197 red, 230 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Delta Mint?
- The complementary color is #E6C5DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C5E6CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.59:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.