Frozen Forest color: hex code #CFE8B6
Frozen Forest has the hex code #CFE8B6. It is a light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 91% green and 71.4% blue (207, 232, 182).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 52% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.87:1).
Frozen Forest (#CFE8B6) color codes
| HEX | #CFE8B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 232, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 91%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 52%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 22%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.09, -16.95, 21.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.09, 27.49, 128.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.031, 74.356, 55.278) | |
| Decimal | 13625526 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Frozen Forest, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CFE8B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFE8B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CFE8B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede1b3Protanopia
no red cones#e9dfb8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1e3daTritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfe8b6; }
.text { color: #cfe8b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfe8b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 232 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfe8b6, #b6e8b6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Celadon.
See #CFE8B6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CFE8B6?
- #CFE8B6 is a light, moderate green known as Frozen Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Frozen Forest?
- The RGB value is 207, 232, 182: 207 red, 232 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Frozen Forest?
- The complementary color is #CFB6E8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFE8B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.87:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.