#C0DDB4 color
The hex color #C0DDB4 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 86.7% green and 70.6% blue (192, 221, 180).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 38% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Ambrosia (#C6E1BC), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.24:1).
#C0DDB4 color codes
| HEX | #C0DDB4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 221, 180) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 86.7%, 70.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 38%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 19%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 19%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.11, -17.05, 16.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.11, 24.07, 135.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.831, 66.214, 53.01) | |
| Decimal | 12639668 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0DDB4, 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 #C0DDB4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0DDB4 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 #C0DDB4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0d6b2Protanopia
no red cones#dbd4b6Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0dad2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0ddb4; }
.text { color: #c0ddb4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0ddb4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 221 180 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0ddb4, #b4ddbd); }
Similar colors
#c6e1bcAmbrosia#bfd5b3Nature#b1dbaaFizz#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#b6d4a0In Good Taste#c2d3afMorris Leaf#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C0DDB4?
- #C0DDB4 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ambrosia. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0DDB4?
- The RGB value is 192, 221, 180: 192 red, 221 green and 180 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0DDB4?
- The complementary color is #D1B4DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0DDB4?
- 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.