#CFE0DB color
The hex color #CFE0DB is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 87.8% green and 85.9% blue (207, 224, 219).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 22% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Mountain Dew (#CFE2E0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.34:1).
#CFE0DB color codes
| HEX | #CFE0DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 224, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 87.8%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 22%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 8%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 2%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.82, -6.59, 0.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.82, 6.61, 175.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.171, 71.69, 77.408) | |
| Decimal | 13623515 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFE0DB, 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 #CFE0DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFE0DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.34:1 | 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 #CFE0DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdedbProtanopia
no red cones#dbdbdbDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbe1deTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfe0db; }
.text { color: #cfe0db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfe0db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 224 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfe0db, #cfdde0); }Similar colors
#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#d9eae5Tropical Dream#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#cee5dfIce Dagger#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#d6eae8Cold Omen#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #CFE0DB?
- #CFE0DB is a very light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Mountain Dew. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFE0DB?
- The RGB value is 207, 224, 219: 207 red, 224 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFE0DB?
- The complementary color is #E0CFD4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFE0DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.34:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.