#C2E2DC color
The hex color #C2E2DC is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 88.6% green and 86.3% blue (194, 226, 220).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 36% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.21:1).
#C2E2DC color codes
| HEX | #C2E2DC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 226, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 88.6%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 36%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 14%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 3%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.5, -11.65, -0.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.5, 11.66, 182.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.36, 71.028, 78.121) | |
| Decimal | 12772060 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2E2DC, 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 #C2E2DC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2E2DC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.21:1 | 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 #C2E2DC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdedcProtanopia
no red cones#d8d9ddDeuteranopia
no green cones#bae3e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2e2dc; }
.text { color: #c2e2dc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2e2dc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 226 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2e2dc, #c2d8e2); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#ceece7Spa#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#c2e5e5Swimming#cee5dfIce Dagger#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C2E2DC?
- #C2E2DC is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2E2DC?
- The RGB value is 194, 226, 220: 194 red, 226 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2E2DC?
- The complementary color is #E2C2C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2E2DC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.21:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.