#C7ECEC color
The hex color #C7ECEC is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 92.5% green and 92.5% blue (199, 236, 236).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 49% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is On Cloud Nine (#C2E7E8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.64:1).
#C7ECEC color codes
| HEX | #C7ECEC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 236, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 92.5%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 49%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 16%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.87, -11.94, -4.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.87, 12.59, 198.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.685, 78.187, 90.813) | |
| Decimal | 13102316 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7ECEC, 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 #C7ECEC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7ECEC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.64:1 | 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 #C7ECEC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e8ecProtanopia
no red cones#dfe2ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#bcefecTritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7ecec; }
.text { color: #c7ecec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7ecec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 236 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7ecec, #c7daec); }
Similar colors
#c2e7e8On Cloud Nine#c2e5e5Swimming#c4ecf0Icy Breeze#c3ece9Gentle Cold#cae8e8Tropical Mist#c5e5e2Swan Lake#cbf4f8Vaporised#cfebeaMint Chip
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C7ECEC?
- #C7ECEC is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color On Cloud Nine. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7ECEC?
- The RGB value is 199, 236, 236: 199 red, 236 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7ECEC?
- The complementary color is #ECC7C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7ECEC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.64:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.