#CDE2E0 color
The hex color #CDE2E0 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 88.6% green and 87.8% blue (205, 226, 224).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 27% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mountain Dew (#CFE2E0), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.55:1).
#CDE2E0 color codes
| HEX | #CDE2E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 226, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 88.6%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 27%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 9%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 1%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.33, -7.33, -1.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.33, 7.46, 190.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.825, 72.753, 81.081) | |
| Decimal | 13492960 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CDE2E0, 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 #CDE2E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDE2E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.55:1 | 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 #CDE2E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfe0e0Protanopia
no red cones#dbdce0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c8e3e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cde2e0; }
.text { color: #cde2e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cde2e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 226 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cde2e0, #cddae2); }
Similar colors
#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d6eae8Cold Omen#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#cee5dfIce Dagger#d1eaeaTeardrop#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue#cce7e8Starship Tonic
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #CDE2E0?
- #CDE2E0 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Mountain Dew. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CDE2E0?
- The RGB value is 205, 226, 224: 205 red, 226 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CDE2E0?
- The complementary color is #E2CDCF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDE2E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.55:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.