#C2E1DD color
The hex color #C2E1DD is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 88.2% green and 86.7% blue (194, 225, 221).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 34% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Swan Lake (#C5E5E2), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.11:1).
#C2E1DD color codes
| HEX | #C2E1DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 225, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 88.2%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 34%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 14%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 2%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.26, -10.94, -1.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.26, 11.04, 187.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.221, 70.539, 78.73) | |
| Decimal | 12771805 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2E1DD, 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 #C2E1DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2E1DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.11:1 | 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 #C2E1DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ddddddProtanopia
no red cones#d7d9ddDeuteranopia
no green cones#bae3e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2e1dd; }
.text { color: #c2e1dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2e1dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 225 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2e1dd, #c2d6e1); }
Similar colors
#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#bddfd8Antiguan#c2e5e5Swimming#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#c2e2e3Cold Wave#ceece7Spa#cae8e8Tropical Mist
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C2E1DD?
- #C2E1DD is a very 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 #C2E1DD?
- The RGB value is 194, 225, 221: 194 red, 225 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2E1DD?
- The complementary color is #E1C2C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2E1DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.11:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.