#C0DAD6 color
The hex color #C0DAD6 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 85.5% green and 83.9% blue (192, 218, 214).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 26% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.24:1).
#C0DAD6 color codes
| HEX | #C0DAD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 218, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 85.5%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 26%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 12%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 2%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.1, -9.39, -0.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.1, 9.44, 185.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.944, 66.203, 73.278) | |
| Decimal | 12638934 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0DAD6, 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 #C0DAD6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0DAD6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.24:1 | 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 #C0DAD6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d7d6Protanopia
no red cones#d2d3d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#b9dbd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0dad6; }
.text { color: #c0dad6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0dad6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 218 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0dad6, #c0d1da); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#c5e5e2Swan Lake#bddfd8Antiguan#cee5dfIce Dagger#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c2e2e3Cold Wave
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C0DAD6?
- #C0DAD6 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0DAD6?
- The RGB value is 192, 218, 214: 192 red, 218 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0DAD6?
- The complementary color is #DAC0C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0DAD6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.24:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.