#CBFFC6 color
The hex color #CBFFC6 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 100% green and 77.6% blue (203, 255, 198).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 100% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Mint Hills (#CCFFC2), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.66:1).
#CBFFC6 color codes
| HEX | #CBFFC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 255, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 100%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 100%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 22%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 22%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.28, -26.9, 21.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.28, 34.73, 140.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.579, 88.292, 66.739) | |
| Decimal | 13369286 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBFFC6, 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 #CBFFC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBFFC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.66:1 | 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 #CBFFC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff5c3Protanopia
no red cones#f9efc9Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7fbefTritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbffc6; }
.text { color: #cbffc6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbffc6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 255 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbffc6, #c6ffdd); }
Similar colors
#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills#c1fdc9Toxic Steam#befdb7Glow in the Dark#bfffcfEau de Nil#ddffccHerbal Vapours#b6ffbbLight Mint#baebaeIce Ice#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #CBFFC6?
- #CBFFC6 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Frosted Mint Hills. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBFFC6?
- The RGB value is 203, 255, 198: 203 red, 255 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBFFC6?
- The complementary color is #FAC6FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBFFC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.66:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.