#C7E5E0 color
The hex color #C7E5E0 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 89.8% green and 87.8% blue (199, 229, 224).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 37% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Polar Expedition (#C9E7E3), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.71:1).
#C7E5E0 color codes
| HEX | #C7E5E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 229, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 89.8%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 37%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 13%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 2%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.71, -10.79, -0.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.71, 10.82, 184.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.024, 73.561, 81.279) | |
| Decimal | 13100512 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7E5E0, 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 #C7E5E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7E5E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.71:1 | 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 #C7E5E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2e1e0Protanopia
no red cones#dcdde0Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfe6e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7e5e0; }
.text { color: #c7e5e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7e5e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 229 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7e5e0, #c7dbe5); }
Similar colors
#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c5e5e2Swan Lake#ceece7Spa#cee5dfIce Dagger#bddfd8Antiguan#cae8e8Tropical Mist#c2e5e5Swimming#cfebeaMint Chip
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C7E5E0?
- #C7E5E0 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 #C7E5E0?
- The RGB value is 199, 229, 224: 199 red, 229 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7E5E0?
- The complementary color is #E5C7CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7E5E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.71:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.