#C0CDB2 color
The hex color #C0CDB2 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 80.4% green and 69.8% blue (192, 205, 178).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 21% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Bok Choy (#BCCAB3), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.62:1).
#C0CDB2 color codes
| HEX | #C0CDB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 205, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 80.4%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 21%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 13%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 13%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.79, -9.28, 11.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.79, 15.13, 127.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.604, 58.083, 50.603) | |
| Decimal | 12635570 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0CDB2, 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 #C0CDB2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0CDB2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.62:1 | 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 #C0CDB2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0c9b1Protanopia
no red cones#cec8b3Deuteranopia
no green cones#c1cac5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0cdb2; }
.text { color: #c0cdb2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0cdb2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 205 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0cdb2, #b3cdb2); }
Similar colors
#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#c2d3afMorris Leaf#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#d1dac0Zen Garden#bfd5b3Nature#aebea6Meadow Morn#cfd1b2Bitter Melon
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C0CDB2?
- #C0CDB2 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Bok Choy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0CDB2?
- The RGB value is 192, 205, 178: 192 red, 205 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0CDB2?
- The complementary color is #BFB2CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0CDB2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.62:1 and white text 1.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.