#C7E2DE color
The hex color #C7E2DE is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 88.6% green and 87.1% blue (199, 226, 222).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 32% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Polar Expedition (#C9E7E3), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.36:1).
#C7E2DE color codes
| HEX | #C7E2DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 226, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 88.6%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 32%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 12%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 2%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.88, -9.65, -1.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.88, 9.71, 186.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.931, 71.807, 79.585) | |
| Decimal | 13099742 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7E2DE, 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 #C7E2DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7E2DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.36:1 | 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 #C7E2DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdfdeProtanopia
no red cones#dadbdeDeuteranopia
no green cones#c0e3e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7e2de; }
.text { color: #c7e2de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7e2de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 226 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7e2de, #c7d9e2); }
Similar colors
#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c5e5e2Swan Lake#cee5dfIce Dagger#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cae8e8Tropical Mist#ceece7Spa#cfebeaMint Chip#c2e2e3Cold Wave
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C7E2DE?
- #C7E2DE is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Polar Expedition. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7E2DE?
- The RGB value is 199, 226, 222: 199 red, 226 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7E2DE?
- The complementary color is #E2C7CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7E2DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.36:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.