#CFFAF0 color
The hex color #CFFAF0 is a very light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 98% green and 94.1% blue (207, 250, 240).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 81% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Candied Snow (#D8FFF3), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.59:1).
#CFFAF0 color codes
| HEX | #CFFAF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 250, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 98%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 81%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 17%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 4%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.13, -15.66, 0.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.13, 15.66, 179.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.642, 87.926, 95.407) | |
| Decimal | 13630192 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFFAF0, 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 #CFFAF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFFAF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | 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 #CFFAF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f5f0Protanopia
no red cones#eeeef1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4fcf7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cffaf0; }
.text { color: #cffaf0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cffaf0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 250 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cffaf0, #cfeffa); }
Similar colors
#d8fff3Candied Snow#caf0e5Caribbean#d6fffaIce#c3fbf4Glacial Drift#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#ccffeeMint Coffee#c4fff7Crushed Ice#c3ece9Gentle Cold
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #CFFAF0?
- #CFFAF0 is a very light, vivid spring green, closest to the named color Candied Snow. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFFAF0?
- The RGB value is 207, 250, 240: 207 red, 250 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFFAF0?
- The complementary color is #FACFD9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFFAF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.59:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.