On Cloud Nine color: hex code #C2E7E8
On Cloud Nine has the hex code #C2E7E8. It is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 90.6% green and 91% blue (194, 231, 232).
Its hue angle is 182°, with 45% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.89:1).
On Cloud Nine (#C2E7E8) color codes
| HEX | #C2E7E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 231, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 90.6%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(182, 45%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(182, 16%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.13, -11.77, -4.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.13, 12.6, 200.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.386, 74.445, 87.253) | |
| Decimal | 12773352 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with On Cloud Nine, 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 #C2E7E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2E7E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.89:1 | 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 #C2E7E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2e3e8Protanopia
no red cones#dadee8Deuteranopia
no green cones#b7eae7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2e7e8; }
.text { color: #c2e7e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2e7e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 231 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2e7e8, #c2d4e8); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
See #C2E7E8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C2E7E8?
- #C2E7E8 is a very light, desaturated cyan known as On Cloud Nine. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of On Cloud Nine?
- The RGB value is 194, 231, 232: 194 red, 231 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of On Cloud Nine?
- The complementary color is #E8C3C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2E7E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.89:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.