Mountain Dew color: hex code #CFE2E0
Mountain Dew has the hex code #CFE2E0. It is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 88.6% green and 87.8% blue (207, 226, 224).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 25% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.61:1).
Mountain Dew (#CFE2E0) color codes
| HEX | #CFE2E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 226, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 88.6%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 25%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 1%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.47, -6.67, -1.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.47, 6.78, 190.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.38, 73.039, 81.107) | |
| Decimal | 13624032 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Mountain Dew, 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 #CFE2E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFE2E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | 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 #CFE2E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0e0e0Protanopia
no red cones#dcdde0Deuteranopia
no green cones#cae3e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfe2e0; }
.text { color: #cfe2e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfe2e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 226 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfe2e0, #cfdbe2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
See #CFE2E0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CFE2E0?
- #CFE2E0 is a very light, grayish spring green known as Mountain Dew. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Mountain Dew?
- The RGB value is 207, 226, 224: 207 red, 226 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Mountain Dew?
- The complementary color is #E2CFD1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFE2E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.61:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.