#C2D1CC color
The hex color #C2D1CC is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 82% green and 80% blue (194, 209, 204).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 14% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Infusion (#C8D0CA), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.29:1).
#C2D1CC color codes
| HEX | #C2D1CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 209, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 82%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 14%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 7%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.61, -6.01, 0.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.61, 6.05, 173.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.945, 61.429, 66.025) | |
| Decimal | 12767692 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2D1CC, 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 #C2D1CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2D1CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.29:1 | 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 #C2D1CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0cfccProtanopia
no red cones#cdcdccDeuteranopia
no green cones#bfd1cfTritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2d1cc; }
.text { color: #c2d1cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2d1cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 209 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2d1cc, #c2cfd1); }
Similar colors
#c8d0caInfusion#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c7cfc7Murmur#bdd1d2Windy#c2d5d8Up in the Air#b7c5c6Trade Winds#cfe2e0Mountain Dew
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C2D1CC?
- #C2D1CC 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 #C2D1CC?
- The RGB value is 194, 209, 204: 194 red, 209 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2D1CC?
- The complementary color is #D1C2C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2D1CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.29:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.