#C2DDEC color
The hex color #C2DDEC is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 86.7% green and 92.5% blue (194, 221, 236).
Its hue angle is 201°, with 53% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Sleepless Blue (#BADBED), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.85:1).
#C2DDEC color codes
| HEX | #C2DDEC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 221, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 86.7%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(201, 53%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(201, 18%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 6%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.62, -5.83, -10.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.62, 11.86, 240.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.241, 69.237, 89.373) | |
| Decimal | 12770796 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2DDEC, 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 #C2DDEC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2DDEC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.85:1 | 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 #C2DDEC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6dcedProtanopia
no red cones#d0d7ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#b7e1e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2ddec; }
.text { color: #c2ddec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2ddec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 221 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2ddec, #c2c8ec); }
Similar colors
#badbedSleepless Blue#c8ddeaPut on Ice#c6dce7King of Waves#b9d9ebColumbia Blue#cbe3eeNiagara Falls#c3dae3Getting Wet#cce2f3Salty Ice#c2e1ecCotton Clouds
Questions
- What color is #C2DDEC?
- #C2DDEC is a very light, moderate azure, closest to the named color Sleepless Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2DDEC?
- The RGB value is 194, 221, 236: 194 red, 221 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2DDEC?
- The complementary color is #ECD1C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2DDEC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.85:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.