#C2D9C1 color
The hex color #C2D9C1 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 85.1% green and 75.7% blue (194, 217, 193).
Its hue angle is 118°, with 24% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Endive (#CEE1C8), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.99:1).
#C2D9C1 color codes
| HEX | #C2D9C1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 217, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 85.1%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(118, 24%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(118, 11%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 11%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.46, -12.13, 9.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.46, 15.25, 142.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.685, 64.945, 59.991) | |
| Decimal | 12769729 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2D9C1, 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 #C2D9C1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2D9C1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.99:1 | 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 #C2D9C1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad4c0Protanopia
no red cones#d6d2c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0d7d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2d9c1; }
.text { color: #c2d9c1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2d9c1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 217 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2d9c1, #c1d9cc); }
Similar colors
#cee1c8Endive#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#cadeceRuins of Civilization#bfd5b3Nature#ccddccFlip a Coin#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#c0e2c5Sugar Mint
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C2D9C1?
- #C2D9C1 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Endive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2D9C1?
- The RGB value is 194, 217, 193: 194 red, 217 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2D9C1?
- The complementary color is #D8C1D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2D9C1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.99:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.