Polar Opposite color: hex code #C2D6EC
Polar Opposite has the hex code #C2D6EC. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 83.9% green and 92.5% blue (194, 214, 236).
Its hue angle is 211°, with 53% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.12:1).
Polar Opposite (#C2D6EC) color codes
| HEX | #C2D6EC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 214, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 83.9%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(211, 53%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(211, 18%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 9%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.8, -2.18, -13.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.8, 13.22, 260.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.431, 65.617, 88.769) | |
| Decimal | 12769004 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Polar Opposite, 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 #C2D6EC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2D6EC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | 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 #C2D6EC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ced6edProtanopia
no red cones#c9d2ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#b7dbddTritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2d6ec; }
.text { color: #c2d6ec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2d6ec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 214 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2d6ec, #c3c2ec); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
See #C2D6EC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C2D6EC?
- #C2D6EC is a very light, moderate azure known as Polar Opposite. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Polar Opposite?
- The RGB value is 194, 214, 236: 194 red, 214 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Polar Opposite?
- The complementary color is #ECD8C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2D6EC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.12:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.