Color #C2FAEE Color / Colour Code #C2FAEE
This page shows the hex color code for color #c2faee (#C2FAEE). The colour is a cyan tone with 85% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C2FAEE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C2FAEE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 137, 167, and 197 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 167, 287, and 47 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C2FAEE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 167 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 167 to 212 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 167 with its complement at 347 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #C2FAEE
Lightness variations at hue 167 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C2FAEE
Design Use Cases for #C2FAEE
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #C2FAEE is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 87% lightness, #C2FAEE is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#C2FAEE is in the cyan spectrum (hue 167). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C2FAEE (hue 167) to its complement at hue 347. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 197. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2faee, #fac2ce);
CSS Code for #C2FAEE
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About Color #C2FAEE (#C2FAEE)
#C2FAEE is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 194 red, 250 green, and 238 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 167 degrees with 85% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C2FAEE is 232/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C2FAEE against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.20:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.20:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FAC2CE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C2FAEE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C2FAD2 and #C2EAFA, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #C2FAEE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C2FAEE?
- #C2FAEE is Color #C2FAEE, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(194, 250, 238), HSL(167, 85%, 87%), and CMYK(22%, 0%, 5%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 232/255.
- Is #C2FAEE accessible for text?
- Against white, #C2FAEE has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.20:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C2FAEE?
- The complementary colour is #FAC2CE (hue 347). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C2FAD2 and #C2EAFA. The triadic palette adds #EEC2FA and #FAEEC2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C2FAEE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c2faee; or rgb(194, 250, 238); or hsl(167, 85%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 167 85% 87%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.