#C2DBDC color
The hex color #C2DBDC is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 85.9% green and 86.3% blue (194, 219, 220).
Its hue angle is 182°, with 27% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Peek-a-Blue (#C5E1E1), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.46:1).
#C2DBDC color codes
| HEX | #C2DBDC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 219, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 85.9%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(182, 27%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(182, 12%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.65, -8.07, -3.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.65, 8.72, 202.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.495, 67.298, 77.499) | |
| Decimal | 12770268 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2DBDC, 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 #C2DBDC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2DBDC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.46:1 | 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 #C2DBDC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d8dcProtanopia
no red cones#d2d4dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#bbdddbTritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2dbdc; }
.text { color: #c2dbdc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2dbdc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 219 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2dbdc, #c2cedc); }
Similar colors
#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cbe1e4Melting Point#cbe4e7Wave Splash#bddbe1Quick-Freeze#c2e2e3Cold Wave#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#cadcdeShark#bee0e2Poolside
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C2DBDC?
- #C2DBDC is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Peek-a-Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2DBDC?
- The RGB value is 194, 219, 220: 194 red, 219 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2DBDC?
- The complementary color is #DCC3C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2DBDC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.46:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.