#C1FFA8 color
The hex color #C1FFA8 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 100% green and 65.9% blue (193, 255, 168).
Its hue angle is 103°, with 100% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Celery Mousse (#C1FD95), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.14:1).
#C1FFA8 color codes
| HEX | #C1FFA8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 255, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 100%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(103, 100%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(103, 34%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 34%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.18, -34.79, 35.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.18, 49.7, 134.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.818, 85.683, 50.162) | |
| Decimal | 12713896 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1FFA8, 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 #C1FFA8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1FFA8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.14:1 | 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 #C1FFA8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff2a2Protanopia
no red cones#fbecadDeuteranopia
no green cones#bff9e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1ffa8; }
.text { color: #c1ffa8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1ffa8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 255 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1ffa8, #a8ffbb); }
Similar colors
#c1fd95Celery Mousse#befdb7Glow in the Dark#aaffaaCreamy Mint#bbee99Sweet Mint Pesto#b6ffbbLight Mint#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills#ddffaaLime Mist#98fb98Pale Green
Questions
- What color is #C1FFA8?
- #C1FFA8 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Celery Mousse. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1FFA8?
- The RGB value is 193, 255, 168: 193 red, 255 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1FFA8?
- The complementary color is #E6A8FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1FFA8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.14:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.