Misty Mountains color: hex code #C0D0E6
Misty Mountains has the hex code #C0D0E6. It is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 81.6% green and 90.2% blue (192, 208, 230).
Its hue angle is 215°, with 43% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.41:1).
Misty Mountains (#C0D0E6) color codes
| HEX | #C0D0E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 208, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 81.6%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(215, 43%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(215, 17%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 10%, 0%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.93, -0.93, -12.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.93, 12.7, 265.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.574, 62.03, 83.735) | |
| Decimal | 12636390 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Misty Mountains, 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 #C0D0E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0D0E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.41:1 | 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 #C0D0E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9d1e7Protanopia
no red cones#c5cde6Deuteranopia
no green cones#b7d5d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0d0e6; }
.text { color: #c0d0e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0d0e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 208 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0d0e6, #c3c0e6); }Similar colors
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See #C0D0E6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C0D0E6?
- #C0D0E6 is a very light, desaturated azure known as Misty Mountains. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Misty Mountains?
- The RGB value is 192, 208, 230: 192 red, 208 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Misty Mountains?
- The complementary color is #E6D6C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0D0E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.41:1 and white text 1.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.