Wave Splash color: hex code #CBE4E7
Wave Splash has the hex code #CBE4E7. It is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 89.4% green and 90.6% blue (203, 228, 231).
Its hue angle is 186°, with 37% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.79:1).
Wave Splash (#CBE4E7) color codes
| HEX | #CBE4E7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 228, 231) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 89.4%, 90.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(186, 37%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(186, 12%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 1%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.9, -7.62, -4.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.9, 8.73, 209.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.792, 73.951, 86.341) | |
| Decimal | 13362407 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Wave Splash, 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 #CBE4E7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBE4E7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.79:1 | 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 #CBE4E7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0e2e7Protanopia
no red cones#dbdee7Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3e6e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbe4e7; }
.text { color: #cbe4e7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbe4e7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 228 231 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbe4e7, #cbd6e7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
See #CBE4E7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CBE4E7?
- #CBE4E7 is a very light, desaturated cyan known as Wave Splash. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Wave Splash?
- The RGB value is 203, 228, 231: 203 red, 228 green and 231 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Wave Splash?
- The complementary color is #E7CECB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBE4E7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.79:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.