#CFDDCC color
The hex color #CFDDCC is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 86.7% green and 80% blue (207, 221, 204).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 20% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Flip a Coin (#CCDDCC), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.87:1).
#CFDDCC color codes
| HEX | #CFDDCC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 221, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 86.7%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 20%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 8%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 8%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.67, -7.79, 6.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.67, 10.29, 139.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.486, 69.338, 67.207) | |
| Decimal | 13622732 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFDDCC, 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 #CFDDCC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFDDCC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.87:1 | 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 #CFDDCC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedacbProtanopia
no red cones#dcd8cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#cedcd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfddcc; }
.text { color: #cfddcc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfddcc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 221 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfddcc, #ccddd2); }
Similar colors
#ccddccFlip a Coin#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#d7e7d0Peppermint#d4e8d8Splashdown#d9dfcdGin
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CFDDCC?
- #CFDDCC 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 #CFDDCC?
- The RGB value is 207, 221, 204: 207 red, 221 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFDDCC?
- The complementary color is #DACCDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFDDCC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.87:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.