#CEDFD0 color
The hex color #CEDFD0 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.8% red, 87.5% green and 81.6% blue (206, 223, 208).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 21% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Flip a Coin (#CCDDCC), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.09:1).
#CEDFD0 color codes
| HEX | #CEDFD0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(206, 223, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.8%, 87.5%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 21%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 8%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 7%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.22, -8.44, 5.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.22, 10.02, 147.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.224, 70.451, 69.93) | |
| Decimal | 13557712 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CEDFD0, 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 #CEDFD0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CEDFD0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.09:1 | 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 #CEDFD0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdccfProtanopia
no red cones#dcdad1Deuteranopia
no green cones#ccdedbTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cedfd0; }
.text { color: #cedfd0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cedfd0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(206 223 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cedfd0, #cedfd9); }
Similar colors
#ccddccFlip a Coin#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#d4e8d8Splashdown#d7ecd9Silky Mint#d7e7d0Peppermint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CEDFD0?
- #CEDFD0 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Flip a Coin. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CEDFD0?
- The RGB value is 206, 223, 208: 206 red, 223 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CEDFD0?
- The complementary color is #DFCEDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CEDFD0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.09:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.