#CFE5DF color
The hex color #CFE5DF is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 89.8% green and 87.5% blue (207, 229, 223).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 30% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Ice Dagger (#CEE5DF), a difference of 0.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.93:1).
#CFE5DF color codes
| HEX | #CFE5DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 229, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 89.8%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 30%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 10%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 3%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.22, -8.39, 0.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.22, 8.41, 177) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.068, 74.631, 80.669) | |
| Decimal | 13624799 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFE5DF, 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 #CFE5DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFE5DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.93:1 | 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 #CFE5DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e2dfProtanopia
no red cones#dfdfdfDeuteranopia
no green cones#cae6e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfe5df; }
.text { color: #cfe5df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfe5df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 229 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfe5df, #cfe0e5); }
Similar colors
#cee5dfIce Dagger#d8eee7Light Spirited#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d9eae5Tropical Dream#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#daeee6Shattered Ice#d6eae8Cold Omen#c9e7e3Polar Expedition
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #CFE5DF?
- #CFE5DF is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Ice Dagger. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFE5DF?
- The RGB value is 207, 229, 223: 207 red, 229 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFE5DF?
- The complementary color is #E5CFD5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFE5DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.93:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.