#C0EEE6 color
The hex color #C0EEE6 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 93.3% green and 90.2% blue (192, 238, 230).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 58% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Caribbean (#CAF0E5), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.61:1).
#C0EEE6 color codes
| HEX | #C0EEE6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 238, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 93.3%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 58%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 19%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 3%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.81, -16.31, -1.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.81, 16.34, 183.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.592, 78.066, 86.407) | |
| Decimal | 12644070 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0EEE6, 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 #C0EEE6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0EEE6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.61:1 | 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 #C0EEE6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e9e6Protanopia
no red cones#e0e2e7Deuteranopia
no green cones#b4f0ebTritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0eee6; }
.text { color: #c0eee6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0eee6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 238 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0eee6, #c0dfee); }
Similar colors
#caf0e5Caribbean#c3ece9Gentle Cold#b6ecdeWater Leaf#c3fbf4Glacial Drift#beeddcFresh Breeze#afe3d6Ice Cube#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#b3e2d3Bay
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #C0EEE6?
- #C0EEE6 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 #C0EEE6?
- The RGB value is 192, 238, 230: 192 red, 238 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0EEE6?
- The complementary color is #EEC0C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0EEE6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.61:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.