#C0CEA3 color
The hex color #C0CEA3 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 80.8% green and 63.9% blue (192, 206, 163).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 30% 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 12.6:1).
#C0CEA3 color codes
| HEX | #C0CEA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 206, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 80.8%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 30%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 21%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 21%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.74, -12.21, 19.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.74, 23.3, 121.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.42, 57.993, 43.181) | |
| Decimal | 12635811 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0CEA3, 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 #C0CEA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0CEA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.6:1 | 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 #C0CEA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4c9a0Protanopia
no red cones#d2c8a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4c9c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0cea3; }
.text { color: #c0cea3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0cea3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 206 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0cea3, #aacea3); }
Similar colors
#c0cba1Seedling#c2d3afMorris Leaf#b2cc9aGreenhorn#bbc199Beige and Sage#bfd5b3Nature#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#b6d4a0In Good Taste#abca99Oh Pistachio
Closest common color name: Sage.
Questions
- What color is #C0CEA3?
- #C0CEA3 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 #C0CEA3?
- The RGB value is 192, 206, 163: 192 red, 206 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0CEA3?
- The complementary color is #B1A3CE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0CEA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.6:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.