Melting Point color: hex code #CBE1E4
Melting Point has the hex code #CBE1E4. It is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 88.2% green and 89.4% blue (203, 225, 228).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 32% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.43:1).
Melting Point (#CBE1E4) color codes
| HEX | #CBE1E4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 225, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 88.2%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 32%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 11%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 1%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.04, -6.68, -3.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.04, 7.76, 210.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.554, 72.147, 83.856) | |
| Decimal | 13361636 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Melting Point, 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 #CBE1E4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBE1E4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.43:1 | 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 #CBE1E4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dddfe4Protanopia
no red cones#d9dbe4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4e3e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbe1e4; }
.text { color: #cbe1e4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbe1e4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 225 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbe1e4, #cbd5e4); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
See #CBE1E4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CBE1E4?
- #CBE1E4 is a very light, desaturated cyan known as Melting Point. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Melting Point?
- The RGB value is 203, 225, 228: 203 red, 225 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Melting Point?
- The complementary color is #E4CECB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBE1E4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.43:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.