#C0CEA2 color
The hex color #C0CEA2 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 80.8% green and 63.5% blue (192, 206, 162).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 31% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Seedling (#C0CBA1), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.59:1).
#C0CEA2 color codes
| HEX | #C0CEA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 206, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 80.8%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 31%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 21%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 21%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.72, -12.36, 20.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.72, 23.81, 121.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.33, 57.958, 42.711) | |
| Decimal | 12635810 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0CEA2, 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 #C0CEA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0CEA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.59:1 | 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 #C0CEA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4c99fProtanopia
no red cones#d2c8a4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4c9c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0cea2; }
.text { color: #c0cea2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0cea2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 206 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0cea2, #aacea2); }
Similar colors
#c0cba1Seedling#c2d3afMorris Leaf#b2cc9aGreenhorn#bbc199Beige and Sage#bfd5b3Nature#b6d4a0In Good Taste#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#abca99Oh Pistachio
Closest common color name: Sage.
Questions
- What color is #C0CEA2?
- #C0CEA2 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Seedling. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0CEA2?
- The RGB value is 192, 206, 162: 192 red, 206 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0CEA2?
- The complementary color is #B0A2CE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0CEA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.59:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.