Color #C3EFCA Color / Colour Code #C3EFCA
This page shows the hex color code for color #c3efca (#C3EFCA). The colour is a green tone with 58% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C3EFCA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C3EFCA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 100, 130, and 160 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 130, 250, and 10 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C3EFCA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 130 and saturation at 58%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 130 to 175 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 130 with its complement at 310 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 #C3EFCA
Lightness variations at hue 130 and 58% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C3EFCA
Design Use Cases for #C3EFCA
Balanced UI Color
At 58% saturation, #C3EFCA strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #C3EFCA is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#C3EFCA falls in the green range (hue 130). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C3EFCA (hue 130) to its complement at hue 310. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 160. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c3efca, #efc3e8);
CSS Code for #C3EFCA
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Colors visually similar to #C3EFCA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C3EFCA (#C3EFCA)
#C3EFCA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 195 red, 239 green, and 202 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 130 degrees with 58% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C3EFCA is 222/255 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 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C3EFCA against white is 1.27:1 and against black is 16.52:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.52:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFC3E8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C3EFCA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D1EFC3 and #C3EFE0, 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 #C3EFCA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C3EFCA?
- #C3EFCA is Color #C3EFCA, a green color (colour) with RGB(195, 239, 202), HSL(130, 58%, 85%), and CMYK(18%, 0%, 15%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 222/255.
- Is #C3EFCA accessible for text?
- Against white, #C3EFCA has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.52:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C3EFCA?
- The complementary colour is #EFC3E8 (hue 310). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D1EFC3 and #C3EFE0. The triadic palette adds #CAC3EF and #EFCAC3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C3EFCA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c3efca; or rgb(195, 239, 202); or hsl(130, 58%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 130 58% 85%; 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.