#C2CEDF color
The hex color #C2CEDF is a light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 80.8% green and 87.5% blue (194, 206, 223).
Its hue angle is 215°, with 31% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Misty Mountains (#C0D0E6), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.19:1).
#C2CEDF color codes
| HEX | #C2CEDF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 206, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 80.8%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(215, 31%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(215, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 8%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.35, -0.7, -9.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.35, 9.82, 265.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.636, 60.939, 78.524) | |
| Decimal | 12766943 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2CEDF, 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 #C2CEDF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2CEDF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | 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 #C2CEDF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8cee0Protanopia
no red cones#c5ccdfDeuteranopia
no green cones#bbd2d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2cedf; }
.text { color: #c2cedf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2cedf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 206 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2cedf, #c5c2df); }
Similar colors
#c0d0e6Misty Mountains#c6cedaSteel Mist#ced5e4Après-Ski#b9c4d2Plein Air#cbd4dfEphemeral Blue#becedbWinter Scene#c7ccd8Winter’s Fury#c7d1dbMemory Lane
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C2CEDF?
- #C2CEDF is a light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Misty Mountains. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2CEDF?
- The RGB value is 194, 206, 223: 194 red, 206 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2CEDF?
- The complementary color is #DFD3C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2CEDF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.19:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.