#C0DCDB color
The hex color #C0DCDB is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 86.3% green and 85.9% blue (192, 220, 219).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 29% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Peek-a-Blue (#C5E1E1), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.5:1).
#C0DCDB color codes
| HEX | #C0DCDB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 220, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 86.3%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 29%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 13%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.76, -9.43, -2.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.76, 9.79, 195.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.114, 67.506, 76.867) | |
| Decimal | 12639451 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0DCDB, 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 #C0DCDB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0DCDB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.5:1 | 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 #C0DCDB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d9dbProtanopia
no red cones#d3d5dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#b8dedcTritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0dcdb; }
.text { color: #c0dcdb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0dcdb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 220 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0dcdb, #c0cfdc); }
Similar colors
#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#c2e2e3Cold Wave#bee0e2Poolside#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c5e5e2Swan Lake#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c2e5e5Swimming#cae8e8Tropical Mist
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C0DCDB?
- #C0DCDB is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Peek-a-Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0DCDB?
- The RGB value is 192, 220, 219: 192 red, 220 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0DCDB?
- The complementary color is #DCC0C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0DCDB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.5:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.