#CFE0CF color
The hex color #CFE0CF is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 87.8% green and 81.2% blue (207, 224, 207).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 22% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 12% 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 15.22:1).
#CFE0CF color codes
| HEX | #CFE0CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 224, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 87.8%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 22%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 8%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 8%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.52, -8.79, 6.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.52, 10.86, 144) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.648, 71.081, 69.386) | |
| Decimal | 13623503 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFE0CF, 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 #CFE0CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFE0CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.22:1 | 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 #CFE0CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1ddceProtanopia
no red cones#dedbd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#cedfdbTritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfe0cf; }
.text { color: #cfe0cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfe0cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 224 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfe0cf, #cfe0d8); }Similar colors
#ccddccFlip a Coin#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#d4e8d8Splashdown#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#d7e7d0Peppermint#d7ecd9Silky Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CFE0CF?
- #CFE0CF 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 #CFE0CF?
- The RGB value is 207, 224, 207: 207 red, 224 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFE0CF?
- The complementary color is #E0CFE0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFE0CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.22:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.