#C0EDE3 color
The hex color #C0EDE3 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 92.9% green and 89% blue (192, 237, 227).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 56% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Caribbean (#CAF0E5), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.46:1).
#C0EDE3 color codes
| HEX | #C0EDE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 237, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 92.9%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 56%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 19%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 4%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.47, -16.41, 0.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.47, 16.41, 179.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.884, 77.319, 84.111) | |
| Decimal | 12643811 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0EDE3, 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 #C0EDE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0EDE3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.46:1 | 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 #C0EDE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e7e3Protanopia
no red cones#e0e1e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#b5efeaTritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0ede3; }
.text { color: #c0ede3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0ede3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 237 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0ede3, #c0e1ed); }
Similar colors
#caf0e5Caribbean#b6ecdeWater Leaf#beeddcFresh Breeze#c3ece9Gentle Cold#afe3d6Ice Cube#b3e2d3Bay#c3fbf4Glacial Drift#d2f2e7Minty Fresh
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #C0EDE3?
- #C0EDE3 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Caribbean. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0EDE3?
- The RGB value is 192, 237, 227: 192 red, 237 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0EDE3?
- The complementary color is #EDC0CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0EDE3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.46:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.