#CDFFBF color
The hex color #CDFFBF is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 100% green and 74.9% blue (205, 255, 191).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 100% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Mint Hills (#CCFFC2), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.65:1).
#CDFFBF color codes
| HEX | #CDFFBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 255, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 100%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 100%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 25%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 25%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.27, -27.35, 25.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.27, 37.42, 136.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.339, 88.259, 62.61) | |
| Decimal | 13500351 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CDFFBF, 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 #CDFFBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDFFBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.65:1 | 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 #CDFFBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff4bbProtanopia
no red cones#fbf0c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbfaeeTritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cdffbf; }
.text { color: #cdffbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cdffbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 255 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cdffbf, #bfffd1); }
Similar colors
#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills#befdb7Glow in the Dark#b6ffbbLight Mint#c1fdc9Toxic Steam#ddffccHerbal Vapours#baebaeIce Ice#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#bfffcfEau de Nil
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #CDFFBF?
- #CDFFBF 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 #CDFFBF?
- The RGB value is 205, 255, 191: 205 red, 255 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CDFFBF?
- The complementary color is #F1BFFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDFFBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.65:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.