#C2EFBE color
The hex color #C2EFBE is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 93.7% green and 74.5% blue (194, 239, 190).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 60% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Maroccan Tea (#D0F0C0), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.38:1).
#C2EFBE color codes
| HEX | #C2EFBE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 239, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 93.7%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 60%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 21%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 21%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.28, -23.54, 19.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.28, 30.28, 141.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.407, 76.919, 60.264) | |
| Decimal | 12775358 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2EFBE, 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 #C2EFBE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2EFBE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.38:1 | 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 #C2EFBE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2e6bbProtanopia
no red cones#eae1c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfece1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2efbe; }
.text { color: #c2efbe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2efbe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 239 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2efbe, #beefd3); }
Similar colors
#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#baebaeIce Ice#c1fdc9Toxic Steam#cef0ccPastel Mint#ace1afCeladon#bef7cfSmell the Mint#b3e8c2Glaucous Green#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills
Questions
- What color is #C2EFBE?
- #C2EFBE is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Maroccan Tea. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2EFBE?
- The RGB value is 194, 239, 190: 194 red, 239 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2EFBE?
- The complementary color is #EBBEEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2EFBE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.38:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.