#C0E0C3 color
The hex color #C0E0C3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 87.8% green and 76.5% blue (192, 224, 195).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 34% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Sugar Mint (#C0E2C5), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.69:1).
#C0E0C3 color codes
| HEX | #C0E0C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 224, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 87.8%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 34%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 14%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 13%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.23, -15.98, 10.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.23, 19.23, 146.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.242, 68.457, 61.764) | |
| Decimal | 12640451 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0E0C3, 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 #C0E0C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0E0C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.69:1 | 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 #C0E0C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1dac1Protanopia
no red cones#dbd6c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#bdded8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0e0c3; }
.text { color: #c0e0c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0e0c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 224 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0e0c3, #c0e0d3); }
Similar colors
#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#c5e6cfDelta Mint#c6e1bcAmbrosia#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#d0eed7Jade Palace#cef0ccPastel Mint#bfd5b3Nature
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C0E0C3?
- #C0E0C3 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Sugar Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0E0C3?
- The RGB value is 192, 224, 195: 192 red, 224 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0E0C3?
- The complementary color is #E0C0DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0E0C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.69:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.