#C2CEC9 color
The hex color #C2CEC9 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 80.8% green and 78.8% blue (194, 206, 201).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 11% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Infusion (#C8D0CA), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.97:1).
#C2CEC9 color codes
| HEX | #C2CEC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 206, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 80.8%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 11%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 6%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 2%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.74, -5.01, 1.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.74, 5.13, 167.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.86, 59.829, 63.905) | |
| Decimal | 12766921 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2CEC9, 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 #C2CEC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2CEC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.97:1 | 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 #C2CEC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdccc9Protanopia
no red cones#cbcac9Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0ceccTritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2cec9; }
.text { color: #c2cec9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2cec9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 206 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2cec9, #c2cdce); }
Similar colors
#c8d0caInfusion#c7cfc7Murmur#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#b7c5c6Trade Winds#bdd1d2Windy#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bdc2bbSilky Green#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C2CEC9?
- #C2CEC9 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Infusion. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2CEC9?
- The RGB value is 194, 206, 201: 194 red, 206 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2CEC9?
- The complementary color is #CEC2C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2CEC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.97:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.