#C2D1CE color
The hex color #C2D1CE is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 82% green and 80.8% blue (194, 209, 206).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 14% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Windy (#BDD1D2), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.31:1).
#C2D1CE color codes
| HEX | #C2D1CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 209, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 82%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 14%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 7%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 1%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.66, -5.63, -0.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.66, 5.64, 182.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.187, 61.526, 67.296) | |
| Decimal | 12767694 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2D1CE, 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 #C2D1CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2D1CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.31:1 | 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 #C2D1CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfcfceProtanopia
no red cones#cccdceDeuteranopia
no green cones#bfd2d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2d1ce; }
.text { color: #c2d1ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2d1ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 209 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2d1ce, #c2cdd1); }
Similar colors
#bdd1d2Windy#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c8d0caInfusion#c2d5d8Up in the Air#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c7cfc7Murmur#cadcdeShark#b7c5c6Trade Winds
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C2D1CE?
- #C2D1CE is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Windy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2D1CE?
- The RGB value is 194, 209, 206: 194 red, 209 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2D1CE?
- The complementary color is #D1C2C5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2D1CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.31:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.