#C8EDE4 color
The hex color #C8EDE4 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.4% red, 92.9% green and 89.4% blue (200, 237, 228).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 51% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Caribbean (#CAF0E5), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.69:1).
#C8EDE4 color codes
| HEX | #C8EDE4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(200, 237, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.4%, 92.9%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 51%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 16%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 4%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.98, -13.72, 0.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.98, 13.72, 178.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.104, 78.447, 84.937) | |
| Decimal | 13168100 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C8EDE4, 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 #C8EDE4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C8EDE4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.69:1 | 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 #C8EDE4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eae8e4Protanopia
no red cones#e2e3e5Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfeeeaTritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c8ede4; }
.text { color: #c8ede4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c8ede4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(200 237 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c8ede4, #c8e4ed); }
Similar colors
#caf0e5Caribbean#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#c3ece9Gentle Cold#ceece7Spa#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#bddfd8Antiguan#c5e5e2Swan Lake#beeddcFresh Breeze
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #C8EDE4?
- #C8EDE4 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Caribbean. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C8EDE4?
- The RGB value is 200, 237, 228: 200 red, 237 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C8EDE4?
- The complementary color is #EDC8D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C8EDE4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.69:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.