#C2D0B1 color
The hex color #C2D0B1 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 81.6% green and 69.4% blue (194, 208, 177).
Its hue angle is 87°, with 25% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Morris Leaf (#C2D3AF), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.95:1).
#C2D0B1 color codes
| HEX | #C2D0B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 208, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 81.6%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(87, 25%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(87, 15%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 15%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.7, -10.28, 13.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.7, 17.21, 126.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.739, 59.755, 50.342) | |
| Decimal | 12767409 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2D0B1, 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 #C2D0B1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2D0B1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.95:1 | 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 #C2D0B1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4ccafProtanopia
no red cones#d1cbb2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4cdc7Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2d0b1; }
.text { color: #c2d0b1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2d0b1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 208 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2d0b1, #b3d0b1); }
Similar colors
#c2d3afMorris Leaf#bfd5b3Nature#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#c0cba1Seedling#d1dac0Zen Garden#cfd1b2Bitter Melon
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C2D0B1?
- #C2D0B1 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 #C2D0B1?
- The RGB value is 194, 208, 177: 194 red, 208 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2D0B1?
- The complementary color is #BFB1D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2D0B1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.95:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.