Ice Dagger color: hex code #CEE5DF
Ice Dagger has the hex code #CEE5DF. It is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.8% red, 89.8% green and 87.5% blue (206, 229, 223).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 31% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.9:1).
Ice Dagger (#CEE5DF) color codes
| HEX | #CEE5DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(206, 229, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.8%, 89.8%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 31%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 10%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 3%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.15, -8.72, 0.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.15, 8.73, 177.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.789, 74.487, 80.656) | |
| Decimal | 13559263 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ice Dagger, 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 #CEE5DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CEE5DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | 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 #CEE5DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e2dfProtanopia
no red cones#dedfdfDeuteranopia
no green cones#c9e6e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cee5df; }
.text { color: #cee5df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cee5df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(206 229 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cee5df, #cee0e5); }Similar colors
#d8eee7Light Spirited#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#ceece7Spa#daeee6Shattered Ice#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#d9eae5Tropical Dream#d6eae8Cold Omen
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
See #CEE5DF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CEE5DF?
- #CEE5DF is a very light, desaturated spring green known as Ice Dagger. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ice Dagger?
- The RGB value is 206, 229, 223: 206 red, 229 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ice Dagger?
- The complementary color is #E5CED4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CEE5DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.9:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.