#CCE3E2 color
The hex color #CCE3E2 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80% red, 89% green and 88.6% blue (204, 227, 226).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 29% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mountain Dew (#CFE2E0), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.65:1).
#CCE3E2 color codes
| HEX | #CCE3E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 227, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80%, 89%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 29%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 10%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.57, -7.77, -2.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.57, 8.05, 195.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.095, 73.265, 82.596) | |
| Decimal | 13427682 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CCE3E2, 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 #CCE3E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CCE3E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.65:1 | 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 #CCE3E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0e0e2Protanopia
no red cones#dbdde2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c6e5e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cce3e2; }
.text { color: #cce3e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cce3e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(204 227 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cce3e2, #ccd9e3); }
Similar colors
#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#cce7e8Starship Tonic#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#d1eaeaTeardrop#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cbe4e7Wave Splash#d6eae8Cold Omen#d1eaecJet d’Eau
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #CCE3E2?
- #CCE3E2 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Mountain Dew. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CCE3E2?
- The RGB value is 204, 227, 226: 204 red, 227 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CCE3E2?
- The complementary color is #E3CCCD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CCE3E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.65:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.