Hint of Blue color: hex code #CEE1F2
Hint of Blue has the hex code #CEE1F2. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.8% red, 88.2% green and 94.9% blue (206, 225, 242).
Its hue angle is 208°, with 58% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.68:1).
Hint of Blue (#CEE1F2) color codes
| HEX | #CEE1F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(206, 225, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.8%, 88.2%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(208, 58%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(208, 15%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 7%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.63, -2.92, -10.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.63, 10.81, 254.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.402, 73.382, 94.547) | |
| Decimal | 13558258 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Hint of Blue, 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 #CEE1F2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CEE1F2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.68:1 | 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 #CEE1F2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dae1f3Protanopia
no red cones#d6ddf2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c5e5e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cee1f2; }
.text { color: #cee1f2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cee1f2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(206 225 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cee1f2, #cecff2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
See #CEE1F2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CEE1F2?
- #CEE1F2 is a very light, moderate azure known as Hint of Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Hint of Blue?
- The RGB value is 206, 225, 242: 206 red, 225 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Hint of Blue?
- The complementary color is #F2DFCE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CEE1F2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.68:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.