#CFDFCD color
The hex color #CFDFCD is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 87.5% green and 80.4% blue (207, 223, 205).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 22% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Flip a Coin (#CCDDCC), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.09:1).
#CFDFCD color codes
| HEX | #CFDFCD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 223, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 87.5%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 22%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 8%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 8%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.22, -8.63, 6.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.22, 11.11, 140.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.137, 70.448, 68.017) | |
| Decimal | 13623245 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFDFCD, 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 #CFDFCD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFDFCD 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 #CFDFCD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0dcccProtanopia
no red cones#dddaceDeuteranopia
no green cones#cededaTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfdfcd; }
.text { color: #cfdfcd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfdfcd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 223 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfdfcd, #cddfd4); }
Similar colors
#ccddccFlip a Coin#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#d4e8d8Splashdown#d7e7d0Peppermint#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#cee1c8Endive
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CFDFCD?
- #CFDFCD 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 #CFDFCD?
- The RGB value is 207, 223, 205: 207 red, 223 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFDFCD?
- The complementary color is #DDCDDF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFDFCD?
- 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.