#C0D9D1 color
The hex color #C0D9D1 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 85.1% green and 82% blue (192, 217, 209).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 25% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.09:1).
#C0D9D1 color codes
| HEX | #C0D9D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 217, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 85.1%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 25%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 12%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 4%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.71, -9.85, 1.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.71, 9.91, 173.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.057, 65.435, 69.881) | |
| Decimal | 12638673 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0D9D1, 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 #C0D9D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0D9D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.09:1 | 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 #C0D9D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d6d1Protanopia
no red cones#d2d2d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#bbdad6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0d9d1; }
.text { color: #c0d9d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0d9d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 217 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0d9d1, #c0d5d9); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bddfd8Antiguan#cee5dfIce Dagger#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#cadeceRuins of Civilization#c5e5e2Swan Lake#b5dcd8Catch the Wave
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C0D9D1?
- #C0D9D1 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0D9D1?
- The RGB value is 192, 217, 209: 192 red, 217 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0D9D1?
- The complementary color is #D9C0C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0D9D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.09:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.