#C0E3E6 color
The hex color #C0E3E6 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 89% green and 90.2% blue (192, 227, 230).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 43% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Poolside (#BEE0E2), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.37:1).
#C0E3E6 color codes
| HEX | #C0E3E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 227, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 89%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 43%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 17%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 1%, 0%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.9, -10.77, -5.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.9, 12, 206.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.486, 71.856, 85.372) | |
| Decimal | 12641254 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0E3E6, 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 #C0E3E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0E3E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.37:1 | 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 #C0E3E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dde0e6Protanopia
no red cones#d6dae6Deuteranopia
no green cones#b5e6e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0e3e6; }
.text { color: #c0e3e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0e3e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 227 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0e3e6, #c0d0e6); }
Similar colors
#bee0e2Poolside#c2e2e3Cold Wave#bfe1e6H₂O#c2e7e8On Cloud Nine#c2e5e5Swimming#bbe4eaTip of the Iceberg#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cae8e8Tropical Mist
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C0E3E6?
- #C0E3E6 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Poolside. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0E3E6?
- The RGB value is 192, 227, 230: 192 red, 227 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0E3E6?
- The complementary color is #E6C3C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0E3E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.37:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.