#CFD3C2 color
The hex color #CFD3C2 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 82.7% green and 76.1% blue (207, 211, 194).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 16% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Wishing Well (#D0D1C1), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.75:1).
#CFD3C2 color codes
| HEX | #CFD3C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 211, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 82.7%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 16%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 8%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.83, -4.37, 7.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.83, 9.07, 118.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.763, 63.749, 60.238) | |
| Decimal | 13620162 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFD3C2, 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 #CFD3C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFD3C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.75:1 | 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 #CFD3C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d1c1Protanopia
no red cones#d5d1c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1d1ceTritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfd3c2; }
.text { color: #cfd3c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfd3c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 211 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfd3c2, #c7d3c2); }
Similar colors
#d0d1c1Wishing Well#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#d5d7bfMedlar#d9dfcdGin#dbe0d0Feta#dce0cdGentle Frost#cbcab6Tropical Fog#d4d8ceLuna
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #CFD3C2?
- #CFD3C2 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Wishing Well. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFD3C2?
- The RGB value is 207, 211, 194: 207 red, 211 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFD3C2?
- The complementary color is #C6C2D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFD3C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.75:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.