#C2DFDC color
The hex color #C2DFDC is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 87.5% green and 86.3% blue (194, 223, 220).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 31% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Swan Lake (#C5E5E2), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.88:1).
#C2DFDC color codes
| HEX | #C2DFDC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 223, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 87.5%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 31%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.71, -10.12, -1.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.71, 10.27, 189.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.551, 69.411, 77.851) | |
| Decimal | 12771292 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2DFDC, 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 #C2DFDC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2DFDC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.88:1 | 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 #C2DFDC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcdcdcProtanopia
no red cones#d6d7dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#bae1deTritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2dfdc; }
.text { color: #c2dfdc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2dfdc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 223 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2dfdc, #c2d3df); }
Similar colors
#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c2e2e3Cold Wave#c2e5e5Swimming#bee0e2Poolside#bddfd8Antiguan#cae8e8Tropical Mist
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C2DFDC?
- #C2DFDC is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Swan Lake. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2DFDC?
- The RGB value is 194, 223, 220: 194 red, 223 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2DFDC?
- The complementary color is #DFC2C5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2DFDC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.88:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.