Toxic Steam color: hex code #C1FDC9
Toxic Steam has the hex code #C1FDC9. It is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 99.2% green and 78.8% blue (193, 253, 201).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 94% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.16:1).
Toxic Steam (#C1FDC9) color codes
| HEX | #C1FDC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 253, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 99.2%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 94%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 24%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 21%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.23, -28.68, 18.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.23, 34.34, 146.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.657, 85.803, 68.244) | |
| Decimal | 12713417 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Toxic Steam, 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 #C1FDC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1FDC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.16:1 | 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 #C1FDC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fef2c6Protanopia
no red cones#f4ecccDeuteranopia
no green cones#bafaefTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1fdc9; }
.text { color: #c1fdc9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1fdc9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 253 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1fdc9, #c1fde7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Celadon.
See #C1FDC9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C1FDC9?
- #C1FDC9 is a very light, vivid green known as Toxic Steam. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Toxic Steam?
- The RGB value is 193, 253, 201: 193 red, 253 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Toxic Steam?
- The complementary color is #FDC1F5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1FDC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.16:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.