#C0E8E3 color
The hex color #C0E8E3 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 91% green and 89% blue (192, 232, 227).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 47% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Gentle Cold (#C3ECE9), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.89:1).
#C0E8E3 color codes
| HEX | #C0E8E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 232, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 91%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 47%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 17%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 2%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.14, -13.91, -1.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.14, 14.04, 187.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.456, 74.464, 83.635) | |
| Decimal | 12642531 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0E8E3, 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 #C0E8E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0E8E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.89:1 | 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 #C0E8E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4e3e3Protanopia
no red cones#dcdde4Deuteranopia
no green cones#b5eae6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0e8e3; }
.text { color: #c0e8e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0e8e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 232 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0e8e3, #c0d9e8); }
Similar colors
#c3ece9Gentle Cold#c5e5e2Swan Lake#bddfd8Antiguan#c2e5e5Swimming#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#c2e7e8On Cloud Nine#ceece7Spa
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #C0E8E3?
- #C0E8E3 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Gentle Cold. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0E8E3?
- The RGB value is 192, 232, 227: 192 red, 232 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0E8E3?
- The complementary color is #E8C0C5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0E8E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.89:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.