#C0E3C8 color
The hex color #C0E3C8 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 89% green and 78.4% blue (192, 227, 200).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 38% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Sugar Mint (#C0E2C5), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.06:1).
#C0E3C8 color codes
| HEX | #C0E3C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 227, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 89%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 38%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 15%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 12%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.15, -16.58, 9.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.15, 19.05, 150.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.63, 70.313, 65.063) | |
| Decimal | 12641224 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0E3C8, 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 #C0E3C8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0E3C8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.06:1 | 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 #C0E3C8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3ddc7Protanopia
no red cones#ddd9c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#bbe2dbTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0e3c8; }
.text { color: #c0e3c8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0e3c8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 227 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0e3c8, #c0e3da); }
Similar colors
#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#c5e6cfDelta Mint#d0eed7Jade Palace#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious#c6e1bcAmbrosia
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C0E3C8?
- #C0E3C8 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Sugar Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0E3C8?
- The RGB value is 192, 227, 200: 192 red, 227 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0E3C8?
- The complementary color is #E3C0DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0E3C8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.06:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.