Color #C8EFCD Color / Colour Code #C8EFCD
This page shows the hex color code for color #c8efcd (#C8EFCD). The colour is a green tone with 55% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C8EFCD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C8EFCD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 98, 128, and 158 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 128, 248, and 8 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C8EFCD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 128 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 128 to 173 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 128 with its complement at 308 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 #C8EFCD
Lightness variations at hue 128 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C8EFCD
Design Use Cases for #C8EFCD
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #C8EFCD 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, #C8EFCD 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
#C8EFCD falls in the green range (hue 128). 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 #C8EFCD (hue 128) to its complement at hue 308. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 158. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8efcd, #efc8ea);
CSS Code for #C8EFCD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #C8EFCD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C8EFCD (#C8EFCD)
#C8EFCD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 200 red, 239 green, and 205 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 128 degrees with 55% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C8EFCD 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 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C8EFCD against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.68:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.68:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFC8EA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C8EFCD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D6EFC8 and #C8EFE1, 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 #C8EFCD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C8EFCD?
- #C8EFCD is Color #C8EFCD, a green color (colour) with RGB(200, 239, 205), HSL(128, 55%, 86%), and CMYK(16%, 0%, 14%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #C8EFCD accessible for text?
- Against white, #C8EFCD has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.68:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C8EFCD?
- The complementary colour is #EFC8EA (hue 308). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D6EFC8 and #C8EFE1. The triadic palette adds #CDC8EF and #EFCDC8 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C8EFCD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c8efcd; or rgb(200, 239, 205); or hsl(128, 55%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 128 55% 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.