#CFE2CB color
The hex color #CFE2CB is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 88.6% green and 79.6% blue (207, 226, 203).
Its hue angle is 110°, with 28% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Endive (#CEE1C8), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.39:1).
#CFE2CB color codes
| HEX | #CFE2CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 226, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 88.6%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(110, 28%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(110, 10%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.95, -10.5, 9.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.95, 13.9, 139.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.706, 71.969, 67.024) | |
| Decimal | 13624011 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFE2CB, 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 #CFE2CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFE2CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | 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 #CFE2CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4decaProtanopia
no red cones#e0dcccDeuteranopia
no green cones#cee0dbTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfe2cb; }
.text { color: #cfe2cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfe2cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 226 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfe2cb, #cbe2d2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CFE2CB?
- #CFE2CB 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 #CFE2CB?
- The RGB value is 207, 226, 203: 207 red, 226 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFE2CB?
- The complementary color is #DECBE2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFE2CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.39:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.