#CFF2E8 color
The hex color #CFF2E8 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 94.9% green and 91% blue (207, 242, 232).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 57% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Minty Fresh (#D2F2E7), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.52:1).
#CFF2E8 color codes
| HEX | #CFF2E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 242, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 94.9%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 57%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 14%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 4%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.84, -13.23, 1.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.84, 13.27, 175.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.046, 82.594, 88.475) | |
| Decimal | 13628136 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFF2E8, 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 #CFF2E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFF2E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.52:1 | 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 #CFF2E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efede8Protanopia
no red cones#e8e8e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7f3efTritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cff2e8; }
.text { color: #cff2e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cff2e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 242 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cff2e8, #cfeaf2); }
Similar colors
#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#caf0e5Caribbean#ceece7Spa#d8fff3Candied Snow#c3ece9Gentle Cold#d6fffaIce#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#c5e5e2Swan Lake
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #CFF2E8?
- #CFF2E8 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Minty Fresh. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFF2E8?
- The RGB value is 207, 242, 232: 207 red, 242 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFF2E8?
- The complementary color is #F2CFD9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFF2E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.52:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.