Icy Breeze color: hex code #C4ECF0
Icy Breeze has the hex code #C4ECF0. It is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 92.5% green and 94.1% blue (196, 236, 240).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 59% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.6:1).
Icy Breeze (#C4ECF0) color codes
| HEX | #C4ECF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 236, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 92.5%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 59%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 18%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 2%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.79, -12.04, -6.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.79, 13.56, 207.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.484, 78.016, 93.871) | |
| Decimal | 12905712 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Icy Breeze, 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 #C4ECF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4ECF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.6:1 | 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 #C4ECF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e8f0Protanopia
no red cones#dde2f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b7efedTritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4ecf0; }
.text { color: #c4ecf0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4ecf0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 236 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4ecf0, #c4d6f0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
See #C4ECF0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C4ECF0?
- #C4ECF0 is a very light, moderate cyan known as Icy Breeze. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Icy Breeze?
- The RGB value is 196, 236, 240: 196 red, 236 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Icy Breeze?
- The complementary color is #F0C8C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4ECF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.6:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.