#CFEDD7 color
The hex color #CFEDD7 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 92.9% green and 84.3% blue (207, 237, 215).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 45% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Jade Palace (#D0EED7), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.75:1).
#CFEDD7 color codes
| HEX | #CFEDD7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 237, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 92.9%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 45%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 13%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 9%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.12, -13.9, 7.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.12, 15.74, 152.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.279, 78.739, 75.878) | |
| Decimal | 13626839 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFEDD7, 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 #CFEDD7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFEDD7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.75:1 | 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 #CFEDD7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede8d6Protanopia
no red cones#e8e4d8Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbece6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfedd7; }
.text { color: #cfedd7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfedd7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 237 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfedd7, #cfede6); }
Similar colors
#d0eed7Jade Palace#c5e6cfDelta Mint#d7ecd9Silky Mint#d4e8d8Splashdown#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#bde1c4Mother Nature#cee1c8Endive
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #CFEDD7?
- #CFEDD7 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Jade Palace. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFEDD7?
- The RGB value is 207, 237, 215: 207 red, 237 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFEDD7?
- The complementary color is #EDCFE5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFEDD7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.75:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.