#C2EDE9 color
The hex color #C2EDE9 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 92.9% green and 91.4% blue (194, 237, 233).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 54% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Gentle Cold (#C3ECE9), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.58:1).
#C2EDE9 color codes
| HEX | #C2EDE9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 237, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 92.9%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 54%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 18%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 2%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.74, -14.59, -2.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.74, 14.83, 190.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.236, 77.919, 88.572) | |
| Decimal | 12774889 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2EDE9, 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 #C2EDE9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2EDE9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.58:1 | 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 #C2EDE9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e8e9Protanopia
no red cones#dfe2eaDeuteranopia
no green cones#b6efecTritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2ede9; }
.text { color: #c2ede9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2ede9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 237 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2ede9, #c2dced); }
Similar colors
#c3ece9Gentle Cold#c2e7e8On Cloud Nine#caf0e5Caribbean#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c2e5e5Swimming#ceece7Spa#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c4ecf0Icy Breeze
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #C2EDE9?
- #C2EDE9 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Gentle Cold. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2EDE9?
- The RGB value is 194, 237, 233: 194 red, 237 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2EDE9?
- The complementary color is #EDC2C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2EDE9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.58:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.