#C2DDDA color
The hex color #C2DDDA is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 86.7% green and 85.5% blue (194, 221, 218).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 28% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Peek-a-Blue (#C5E1E1), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.65:1).
#C2DDDA color codes
| HEX | #C2DDDA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 221, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 86.7%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 28%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 12%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.13, -9.49, -1.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.13, 9.62, 189.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.756, 68.243, 76.287) | |
| Decimal | 12770778 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2DDDA, 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 #C2DDDA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2DDDA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.65:1 | 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 #C2DDDA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadadaProtanopia
no red cones#d4d6daDeuteranopia
no green cones#bbdfdcTritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2ddda; }
.text { color: #c2ddda; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2ddda; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 221 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2ddda, #c2d3dd); }
Similar colors
#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#c5e5e2Swan Lake#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c2e2e3Cold Wave#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#cee5dfIce Dagger#bee0e2Poolside
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C2DDDA?
- #C2DDDA is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Peek-a-Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2DDDA?
- The RGB value is 194, 221, 218: 194 red, 221 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2DDDA?
- The complementary color is #DDC2C5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2DDDA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.65:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.