Color #C4EECB Color / Colour Code #C4EECB
This page shows the hex color code for color #c4eecb (#C4EECB). The colour is a green tone with 55% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C4EECB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C4EECB 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 #C4EECB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 130 and saturation at 55%. 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 #C4EECB
Lightness variations at hue 130 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C4EECB
Design Use Cases for #C4EECB
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #C4EECB 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, #C4EECB 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
#C4EECB 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 #C4EECB (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, #c4eecb, #eec4e7);
CSS Code for #C4EECB
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About Color #C4EECB (#C4EECB)
#C4EECB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 196 red, 238 green, and 203 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 130 degrees with 55% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C4EECB is 221/255 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 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C4EECB against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.44:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.44:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEC4E7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C4EECB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D2EEC4 and #C4EEE0, 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 #C4EECB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C4EECB?
- #C4EECB is Color #C4EECB, a green color (colour) with RGB(196, 238, 203), HSL(130, 55%, 85%), and CMYK(18%, 0%, 15%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #C4EECB accessible for text?
- Against white, #C4EECB has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.44:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C4EECB?
- The complementary colour is #EEC4E7 (hue 310). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D2EEC4 and #C4EEE0. The triadic palette adds #CBC4EE and #EECBC4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C4EECB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c4eecb; or rgb(196, 238, 203); or hsl(130, 55%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 130 55% 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.