#C2CFB1 color
The hex color #C2CFB1 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 81.2% green and 69.4% blue (194, 207, 177).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 24% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Morris Leaf (#C2D3AF), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.85:1).
#C2CFB1 color codes
| HEX | #C2CFB1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 207, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 81.2%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 24%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 14%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 14%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.44, -9.76, 13.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.44, 16.6, 126.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.496, 59.269, 50.261) | |
| Decimal | 12767153 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2CFB1, 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 #C2CFB1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2CFB1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.85:1 | 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 #C2CFB1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3cbafProtanopia
no red cones#d1cab2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4ccc6Tritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2cfb1; }
.text { color: #c2cfb1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2cfb1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 207 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2cfb1, #b3cfb1); }
Similar colors
#c2d3afMorris Leaf#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bfd5b3Nature#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#d1dac0Zen Garden#c0cba1Seedling#cfd1b2Bitter Melon
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C2CFB1?
- #C2CFB1 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Morris Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2CFB1?
- The RGB value is 194, 207, 177: 194 red, 207 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2CFB1?
- The complementary color is #BEB1CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2CFB1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.85:1 and white text 1.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.