#C0DDD8 color
The hex color #C0DDD8 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 86.7% green and 84.7% blue (192, 221, 216).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 30% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.58:1).
#C0DDD8 color codes
| HEX | #C0DDD8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 221, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 86.7%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 30%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 2%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.94, -10.53, -0.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.94, 10.56, 184.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.986, 67.876, 74.893) | |
| Decimal | 12639704 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0DDD8, 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 #C0DDD8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0DDD8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.58:1 | 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 #C0DDD8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad9d8Protanopia
no red cones#d4d5d8Deuteranopia
no green cones#b9dedbTritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0ddd8; }
.text { color: #c0ddd8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0ddd8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 221 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0ddd8, #c0d4dd); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#c5e5e2Swan Lake#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#cee5dfIce Dagger#bdd4d1Coast to Coast
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C0DDD8?
- #C0DDD8 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0DDD8?
- The RGB value is 192, 221, 216: 192 red, 221 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0DDD8?
- The complementary color is #DDC0C5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0DDD8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.58:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.