#CEDAF9 color
The hex color #CEDAF9 is a very light, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.8% red, 85.5% green and 97.6% blue (206, 218, 249).
Its hue angle is 223°, with 78% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Icy Plains (#CFDAFB), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.02:1).
#CEDAF9 color codes
| HEX | #CEDAF9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(206, 218, 249) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.8%, 85.5%, 97.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(223, 78%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(223, 17%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 12%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.05, 2.19, -16.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.05, 16.61, 277.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.62, 70.103, 99.573) | |
| Decimal | 13556473 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CEDAF9, 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 #CEDAF9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CEDAF9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.02:1 | 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 #CEDAF9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1dcfbProtanopia
no red cones#ced8f8Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4e0e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cedaf9; }
.text { color: #cedaf9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cedaf9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(206 218 249 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cedaf9, #d8cef9); }
Similar colors
#cfdafbIcy Plains#c9d1efFrozen Periwinkle#c8daf5Fly a Kite#d2def2Puffy Cloud#bbcfefFrost Fairy#bdcfeaMaritime#c0d0e6Misty Mountains#c2d6ecPolar Opposite
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #CEDAF9?
- #CEDAF9 is a very light, moderate blue, closest to the named color Icy Plains. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CEDAF9?
- The RGB value is 206, 218, 249: 206 red, 218 green and 249 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CEDAF9?
- The complementary color is #F9EDCE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CEDAF9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.02:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.