#C0DEAC color
The hex color #C0DEAC is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 87.1% green and 67.5% blue (192, 222, 172).
Its hue angle is 96°, with 43% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is In Good Taste (#B6D4A0), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.29:1).
#C0DEAC color codes
| HEX | #C0DEAC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 222, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 87.1%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(96, 43%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(96, 23%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 23%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.21, -18.84, 21.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.21, 28.45, 131.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.305, 66.427, 48.93) | |
| Decimal | 12639916 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0DEAC, 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 #C0DEAC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0DEAC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.29:1 | 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 #C0DEAC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3d6a9Protanopia
no red cones#ded4aeDeuteranopia
no green cones#c1dad0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0deac; }
.text { color: #c0deac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0deac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 222 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0deac, #acdeb1); }
Similar colors
#b6d4a0In Good Taste#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#b1dbaaFizz#b7e1a1Basil Smash#c6e1bcAmbrosia#bee7a5Pastel Pea#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#b2cc9aGreenhorn
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C0DEAC?
- #C0DEAC is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color In Good Taste. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0DEAC?
- The RGB value is 192, 222, 172: 192 red, 222 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0DEAC?
- The complementary color is #CAACDE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0DEAC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.29:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.