Peek-a-Blue color: hex code #C5E1E1
Peek-a-Blue has the hex code #C5E1E1. It is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.3% red, 88.2% green and 88.2% blue (197, 225, 225).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 32% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 12% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.23:1).
Peek-a-Blue (#C5E1E1) color codes
| HEX | #C5E1E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 225, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.3%, 88.2%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 32%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 12%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.56, -9.19, -3.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.56, 9.71, 198.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.538, 71.156, 81.606) | |
| Decimal | 12968417 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Peek-a-Blue, 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 #C5E1E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C5E1E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.23:1 | 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 #C5E1E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dddee1Protanopia
no red cones#d7dae1Deuteranopia
no green cones#bde3e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c5e1e1; }
.text { color: #c5e1e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c5e1e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(197 225 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c5e1e1, #c5d3e1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
See #C5E1E1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C5E1E1?
- #C5E1E1 is a very light, desaturated cyan known as Peek-a-Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Peek-a-Blue?
- The RGB value is 197, 225, 225: 197 red, 225 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Peek-a-Blue?
- The complementary color is #E1C5C5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C5E1E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.23:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.