#CEE6D6 color
The hex color #CEE6D6 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.8% red, 90.2% green and 83.9% blue (206, 230, 214).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 32% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Splashdown (#D4E8D8), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.91:1).
#CEE6D6 color codes
| HEX | #CEE6D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(206, 230, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.8%, 90.2%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 32%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 10%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 7%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.19, -10.9, 5.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.19, 12.04, 154.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.885, 74.57, 74.527) | |
| Decimal | 13559510 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CEE6D6, 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 #CEE6D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CEE6D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.91:1 | 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 #CEE6D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e2d5Protanopia
no red cones#e1dfd7Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbe5e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cee6d6; }
.text { color: #cee6d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cee6d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(206 230 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cee6d6, #cee6e2); }
Similar colors
#d4e8d8Splashdown#d7ecd9Silky Mint#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#ddeeddVanishing Point#d0eed7Jade Palace#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#c5e6cfDelta Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CEE6D6?
- #CEE6D6 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Splashdown. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CEE6D6?
- The RGB value is 206, 230, 214: 206 red, 230 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CEE6D6?
- The complementary color is #E6CEDE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CEE6D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.91:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.