#C1E6FC color
The hex color #C1E6FC is a very light, vivid azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 90.2% green and 98.8% blue (193, 230, 252).
Its hue angle is 202°, with 91% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Sleepless Blue (#BADBED), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.99:1).
#C1E6FC color codes
| HEX | #C1E6FC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 230, 252) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 90.2%, 98.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 91%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(202, 23%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 9%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.37, -7.32, -14.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.37, 16.36, 243.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.855, 74.957, 102.97) | |
| Decimal | 12707580 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1E6FC, 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 #C1E6FC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1E6FC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.99:1 | 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 #C1E6FC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dce5fdProtanopia
no red cones#d4defcDeuteranopia
no green cones#b0ecedTritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1e6fc; }
.text { color: #c1e6fc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1e6fc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 230 252 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1e6fc, #c1c8fc); }
Similar colors
#badbedSleepless Blue#b1dbf5Endless Horizon#b9d9ebColumbia Blue#b8e4f5Breaking the Ice#aee4ffFrozen Landscape#cce2f3Salty Ice#aed7eaAriel#c2e1ecCotton Clouds
Questions
- What color is #C1E6FC?
- #C1E6FC is a very light, vivid azure, closest to the named color Sleepless Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1E6FC?
- The RGB value is 193, 230, 252: 193 red, 230 green and 252 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1E6FC?
- The complementary color is #FCD7C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1E6FC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.99:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.