#CBE0CC color
The hex color #CBE0CC is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 87.8% green and 80% blue (203, 224, 204).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 25% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Ruins of Civilization (#CADECE), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.07:1).
#CBE0CC color codes
| HEX | #CBE0CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 224, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 87.8%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 25%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 9%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 9%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.18, -10.67, 7.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.18, 13, 145.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.181, 70.367, 67.421) | |
| Decimal | 13361356 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBE0CC, 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 #CBE0CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBE0CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.07:1 | 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 #CBE0CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1dccbProtanopia
no red cones#ddd9cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#c9dfdaTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbe0cc; }
.text { color: #cbe0cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbe0cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 224 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbe0cc, #cbe0d6); }Similar colors
#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#cee1c8Endive#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#d4e8d8Splashdown#d7e7d0Peppermint#d7ecd9Silky Mint#d3e1d3Misty Marsh
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CBE0CC?
- #CBE0CC is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ruins of Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBE0CC?
- The RGB value is 203, 224, 204: 203 red, 224 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBE0CC?
- The complementary color is #E0CBDF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBE0CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.07:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.