#CDE2C7 color
The hex color #CDE2C7 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 88.6% green and 78% blue (205, 226, 199).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 32% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Endive (#CEE1C8), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.3:1).
#CDE2C7 color codes
| HEX | #CDE2C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 226, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 88.6%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 32%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 12%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 12%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.72, -11.88, 10.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.72, 16.09, 137.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.68, 71.495, 64.519) | |
| Decimal | 13492935 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CDE2C7, 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 #CDE2C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDE2C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.3:1 | 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 #CDE2C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4ddc6Protanopia
no red cones#e0dbc8Deuteranopia
no green cones#cce0daTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cde2c7; }
.text { color: #cde2c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cde2c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 226 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cde2c7, #c7e2ce); }
Similar colors
#cee1c8Endive#d7e7d0Peppermint#c6e1bcAmbrosia#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d7ecd9Silky Mint#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#dce7cbBreath of Celery#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CDE2C7?
- #CDE2C7 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Endive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CDE2C7?
- The RGB value is 205, 226, 199: 205 red, 226 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CDE2C7?
- The complementary color is #DCC7E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDE2C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.3:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.