#C2F5FC color
The hex color #C2F5FC is a very light, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 96.1% green and 98.8% blue (194, 245, 252).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 91% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Pale Sky (#BDF6FE), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.76:1).
#C2F5FC color codes
| HEX | #C2F5FC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 245, 252) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 96.1%, 98.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 91%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 23%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.36, -14.62, -8.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.36, 17, 210.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.466, 83.8, 104.433) | |
| Decimal | 12776956 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2F5FC, 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 #C2F5FC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2F5FC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.76:1 | 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 #C2F5FC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#edf1fdProtanopia
no red cones#e2e9fcDeuteranopia
no green cones#b0f9f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2f5fc; }
.text { color: #c2f5fc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2f5fc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 245 252 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2f5fc, #c2d8fc); }
Similar colors
#bdf6fePale Sky#cbf4f8Vaporised#bffbffFriendly Frost#c4ecf0Icy Breeze#d4ffffMount Olympus#bbe4eaTip of the Iceberg#d7fefeSalt Mountain#c2e7e8On Cloud Nine
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C2F5FC?
- #C2F5FC is a very light, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Pale Sky. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2F5FC?
- The RGB value is 194, 245, 252: 194 red, 245 green and 252 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2F5FC?
- The complementary color is #FCC9C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2F5FC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.76:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.