#CFE2CC color
The hex color #CFE2CC is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 88.6% green and 80% blue (207, 226, 204).
Its hue angle is 112°, with 27% 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 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.4:1).
#CFE2CC color codes
| HEX | #CFE2CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 226, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 88.6%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(112, 27%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(112, 10%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.98, -10.33, 8.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.98, 13.45, 140.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.825, 72.017, 67.653) | |
| Decimal | 13624012 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFE2CC, 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 #CFE2CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFE2CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.4:1 | 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 #CFE2CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3decbProtanopia
no red cones#e0dccdDeuteranopia
no green cones#cee0dcTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfe2cc; }
.text { color: #cfe2cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfe2cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 226 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfe2cc, #cce2d4); }Similar colors
#cee1c8Endive#d7e7d0Peppermint#ccddccFlip a Coin#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d7ecd9Silky Mint#d4e8d8Splashdown#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#dfeddaGhost Lichen
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CFE2CC?
- #CFE2CC 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 #CFE2CC?
- The RGB value is 207, 226, 204: 207 red, 226 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFE2CC?
- The complementary color is #DFCCE2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFE2CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.4:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.