Color #C7EFCD Color / Colour Code #C7EFCD
This page shows the hex color code for color #c7efcd (#C7EFCD). The colour is a green tone with 56% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C7EFCD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C7EFCD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 99, 129, and 159 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 129, 249, and 9 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C7EFCD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 129 and saturation at 56%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 129 to 174 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 129 with its complement at 309 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 #C7EFCD
Lightness variations at hue 129 and 56% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C7EFCD
Design Use Cases for #C7EFCD
Balanced UI Color
At 56% saturation, #C7EFCD 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 86% lightness, #C7EFCD 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
#C7EFCD falls in the green range (hue 129). 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 #C7EFCD (hue 129) to its complement at hue 309. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 159. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c7efcd, #efc7e9);
CSS Code for #C7EFCD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #C7EFCD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C7EFCD (#C7EFCD)
#C7EFCD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 199 red, 239 green, and 205 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 129 degrees with 56% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C7EFCD is 223/255 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 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C7EFCD against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.66:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.66:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFC7E9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C7EFCD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D5EFC7 and #C7EFE1, 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 #C7EFCD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C7EFCD?
- #C7EFCD is Color #C7EFCD, a green color (colour) with RGB(199, 239, 205), HSL(129, 56%, 86%), and CMYK(17%, 0%, 14%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #C7EFCD accessible for text?
- Against white, #C7EFCD has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.66:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C7EFCD?
- The complementary colour is #EFC7E9 (hue 309). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D5EFC7 and #C7EFE1. The triadic palette adds #CDC7EF and #EFCDC7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C7EFCD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c7efcd; or rgb(199, 239, 205); or hsl(129, 56%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 129 56% 86%; 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.