#C7EEC0 color
The hex color #C7EEC0 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 93.3% green and 75.3% blue (199, 238, 192).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 58% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Maroccan Tea (#D0F0C0), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.42:1).
#C7EEC0 color codes
| HEX | #C7EEC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 238, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 93.3%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 58%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 19%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 19%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.37, -21.05, 18.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.37, 27.81, 139.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.64, 77.096, 61.387) | |
| Decimal | 13102784 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7EEC0, 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 #C7EEC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7EEC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.42:1 | 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 #C7EEC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1e6bdProtanopia
no red cones#eae2c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c5ebe1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7eec0; }
.text { color: #c7eec0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7eec0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 238 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7eec0, #c0eed0); }
Similar colors
#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#cef0ccPastel Mint#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#baebaeIce Ice#c6e1bcAmbrosia#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#ddffccHerbal Vapours#b3e8c2Glaucous Green
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #C7EEC0?
- #C7EEC0 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 #C7EEC0?
- The RGB value is 199, 238, 192: 199 red, 238 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7EEC0?
- The complementary color is #E7C0EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7EEC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.42:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.