#C2E1D0 color
The hex color #C2E1D0 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 88.2% green and 81.6% blue (194, 225, 208).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 34% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Delta Mint (#C5E6CF), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.97:1).
#C2E1D0 color codes
| HEX | #C2E1D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 225, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 88.2%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 34%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 14%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 8%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.93, -13.44, 4.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.93, 14.31, 160) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.556, 69.873, 69.959) | |
| Decimal | 12771792 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2E1D0, 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 #C2E1D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2E1D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.97:1 | 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 #C2E1D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0dccfProtanopia
no red cones#dad8d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#bde1dcTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2e1d0; }
.text { color: #c2e1d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2e1d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 225 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2e1d0, #c2e1e0); }
Similar colors
#c5e6cfDelta Mint#b8e0d0Jade Sea#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d0eed7Jade Palace#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#d4e8d8Splashdown#bddfd8Antiguan#c0e2c5Sugar Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #C2E1D0?
- #C2E1D0 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Delta Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2E1D0?
- The RGB value is 194, 225, 208: 194 red, 225 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2E1D0?
- The complementary color is #E1C2D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2E1D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.97:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.