Summer Mist color: hex code #CBEAEE
Summer Mist has the hex code #CBEAEE. It is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 91.8% green and 93.3% blue (203, 234, 238).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 51% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.54:1).
Summer Mist (#CBEAEE) color codes
| HEX | #CBEAEE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 234, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 91.8%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 51%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 15%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 2%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.65, -9.28, -5.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.65, 10.71, 209.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.48, 77.713, 92.212) | |
| Decimal | 13363950 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Summer Mist, 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 #CBEAEE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBEAEE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.54:1 | 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 #CBEAEE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e7eeProtanopia
no red cones#dee2eeDeuteranopia
no green cones#c1edebTritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbeaee; }
.text { color: #cbeaee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbeaee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 234 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbeaee, #cbd9ee); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
See #CBEAEE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CBEAEE?
- #CBEAEE is a very light, moderate cyan known as Summer Mist. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Summer Mist?
- The RGB value is 203, 234, 238: 203 red, 234 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Summer Mist?
- The complementary color is #EECFCB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBEAEE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.54:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.