#CFE1CB color
The hex color #CFE1CB is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 88.2% green and 79.6% blue (207, 225, 203).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 27% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Endive (#CEE1C8), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.29:1).
#CFE1CB color codes
| HEX | #CFE1CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 225, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 88.2%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 27%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 10%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.69, -10, 8.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.69, 13.27, 138.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.435, 71.427, 66.933) | |
| Decimal | 13623755 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFE1CB, 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 #CFE1CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFE1CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.29:1 | 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 #CFE1CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3ddcaProtanopia
no red cones#dfdbccDeuteranopia
no green cones#cedfdbTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfe1cb; }
.text { color: #cfe1cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfe1cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 225 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfe1cb, #cbe1d2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CFE1CB?
- #CFE1CB 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 #CFE1CB?
- The RGB value is 207, 225, 203: 207 red, 225 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFE1CB?
- The complementary color is #DDCBE1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFE1CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.29:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.