#CBF0D3 color
The hex color #CBF0D3 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 94.1% green and 82.7% blue (203, 240, 211).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 55% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Pastel Mint (#CEF0CC), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.94:1).
#CBF0D3 color codes
| HEX | #CBF0D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 240, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 94.1%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 55%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 15%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 12%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.56, -17.42, 10.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.56, 20.11, 150.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.544, 79.718, 73.444) | |
| Decimal | 13365459 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBF0D3, 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 #CBF0D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBF0D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.94:1 | 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 #CBF0D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0e9d1Protanopia
no red cones#eae5d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c6efe8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbf0d3; }
.text { color: #cbf0d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbf0d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 240 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbf0d3, #cbf0e5); }
Similar colors
#cef0ccPastel Mint#d0eed7Jade Palace#c5e6cfDelta Mint#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#bde1c4Mother Nature#bbefd3Mystery Mint#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#b6e9c8Mint-o-licious
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #CBF0D3?
- #CBF0D3 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Pastel Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBF0D3?
- The RGB value is 203, 240, 211: 203 red, 240 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBF0D3?
- The complementary color is #F0CBE8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBF0D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.94:1 and white text 1.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.