#C2DEC4 color
The hex color #C2DEC4 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 87.1% green and 76.9% blue (194, 222, 196).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 30% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Sugar Mint (#C0E2C5), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.54:1).
#C2DEC4 color codes
| HEX | #C2DEC4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 222, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 87.1%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 30%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 12%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.85, -14.12, 9.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.85, 17.11, 145.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.331, 67.696, 62.207) | |
| Decimal | 12771012 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2DEC4, 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 #C2DEC4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2DEC4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.54:1 | 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 #C2DEC4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfd9c3Protanopia
no red cones#dad5c5Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfdcd6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2dec4; }
.text { color: #c2dec4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2dec4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 222 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2dec4, #c2ded2); }
Similar colors
#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#cee1c8Endive#c6e1bcAmbrosia#bfd5b3Nature#d0eed7Jade Palace
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C2DEC4?
- #C2DEC4 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Sugar Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2DEC4?
- The RGB value is 194, 222, 196: 194 red, 222 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2DEC4?
- The complementary color is #DEC2DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2DEC4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.54:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.