#C0D9E1 color
The hex color #C0D9E1 is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 85.1% green and 88.2% blue (192, 217, 225).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 35% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Getting Wet (#C3DAE3), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.25:1).
#C0D9E1 color codes
| HEX | #C0D9E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 217, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 85.1%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 35%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 15%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 4%, 0%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.13, -6.67, -6.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.13, 9.48, 225.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.138, 66.267, 80.842) | |
| Decimal | 12638689 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0D9E1, 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 #C0D9E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0D9E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.25:1 | 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 #C0D9E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d7e1Protanopia
no red cones#ced3e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#b7dcdbTritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0d9e1; }
.text { color: #c0d9e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0d9e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 217 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0d9e1, #c0c9e1); }
Similar colors
#c3dae3Getting Wet#c2dde6Breezy#c3d7e0Skinny Dippin’#c7dbe4Breath of Fresh Air#bddbe1Quick-Freeze#c6dce7King of Waves#b6d3dfPale Whale#c2e1ecCotton Clouds
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C0D9E1?
- #C0D9E1 is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Getting Wet. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0D9E1?
- The RGB value is 192, 217, 225: 192 red, 217 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0D9E1?
- The complementary color is #E1C8C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0D9E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.25:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.