#CFE0C4 color
The hex color #CFE0C4 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 87.8% green and 76.9% blue (207, 224, 196).
Its hue angle is 96°, with 31% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Endive (#CEE1C8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.11:1).
#CFE0C4 color codes
| HEX | #CFE0C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 224, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 87.8%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(96, 31%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(96, 12%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 12%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.27, -10.69, 11.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.27, 15.92, 132.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.35, 70.562, 62.549) | |
| Decimal | 13623492 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFE0C4, 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 #CFE0C4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFE0C4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.11:1 | 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 #CFE0C4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3dcc2Protanopia
no red cones#e0dac5Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0ddd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfe0c4; }
.text { color: #cfe0c4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfe0c4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 224 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfe0c4, #c4e0c7); }
Similar colors
#cee1c8Endive#d7e7d0Peppermint#dce7cbBreath of Celery#d1dac0Zen Garden#dff1d6Hint of Mint#bfd5b3Nature#c6e1bcAmbrosia#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CFE0C4?
- #CFE0C4 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Endive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFE0C4?
- The RGB value is 207, 224, 196: 207 red, 224 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFE0C4?
- The complementary color is #D5C4E0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFE0C4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.11:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.