#C0DDCC color
The hex color #C0DDCC is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 86.7% green and 80% blue (192, 221, 204).
Its hue angle is 145°, with 30% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Delta Mint (#C5E6CF), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.46:1).
#C0DDCC color codes
| HEX | #C0DDCC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 221, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 86.7%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(145, 30%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(145, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 8%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.64, -12.83, 5.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.64, 13.81, 158.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.491, 67.278, 67.019) | |
| Decimal | 12639692 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0DDCC, 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 #C0DDCC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0DDCC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.46:1 | 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 #C0DDCC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcd8cbProtanopia
no red cones#d7d5cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#bbddd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0ddcc; }
.text { color: #c0ddcc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0ddcc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 221 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0ddcc, #c0dddb); }
Similar colors
#c5e6cfDelta Mint#cadeceRuins of Civilization#b8e0d0Jade Sea#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin#d4e8d8Splashdown#c0e2c5Sugar Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #C0DDCC?
- #C0DDCC is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Delta Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0DDCC?
- The RGB value is 192, 221, 204: 192 red, 221 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0DDCC?
- The complementary color is #DDC0D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0DDCC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.46:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.