#C2CFD2 color
The hex color #C2CFD2 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 81.2% green and 82.4% blue (194, 207, 210).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 15% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Distant Hills (#BCC8CC), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.15:1).
#C2CFD2 color codes
| HEX | #C2CFD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 207, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 81.2%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 15%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 8%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 1%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.24, -3.82, -3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.24, 4.86, 218.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.191, 60.747, 69.725) | |
| Decimal | 12767186 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2CFD2, 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 #C2CFD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2CFD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.15:1 | 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 #C2CFD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ccced2Protanopia
no red cones#caccd2Deuteranopia
no green cones#bed0d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2cfd2; }
.text { color: #c2cfd2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2cfd2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 207 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2cfd2, #c2c7d2); }
Similar colors
#bcc8ccDistant Hills#c2d5d8Up in the Air#b7c5c6Trade Winds#bdd1d2Windy#cfd9deZen#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#c5d1daPolished Silver#c7d7e0Yeti Footprint
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C2CFD2?
- #C2CFD2 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Distant Hills. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2CFD2?
- The RGB value is 194, 207, 210: 194 red, 207 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2CFD2?
- The complementary color is #D2C5C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2CFD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.15:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.