Color #CCE8CA Color / Colour Code #CCE8CA
This page shows the hex color code for color #cce8ca (#CCE8CA). The colour is a green tone with 39% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CCE8CA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CCE8CA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 86, 116, and 146 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 116, 236, and 356 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CCE8CA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 116 and saturation at 39%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 116 to 161 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 116 with its complement at 296 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #CCE8CA
Lightness variations at hue 116 and 39% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CCE8CA
Design Use Cases for #CCE8CA
Balanced UI Color
At 39% saturation, #CCE8CA strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #CCE8CA is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#CCE8CA falls in the green range (hue 116). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CCE8CA (hue 116) to its complement at hue 296. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 146. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cce8ca, #e6cae8);
CSS Code for #CCE8CA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #CCE8CA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CCE8CA (#CCE8CA)
#CCE8CA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 204 red, 232 green, and 202 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 116 degrees with 39% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CCE8CA is 220/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CCE8CA against white is 1.32:1 and against black is 15.96:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.96:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E6CAE8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CCE8CA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DBE8CA and #CAE8D7, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #CCE8CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CCE8CA?
- #CCE8CA is Color #CCE8CA, a green color (colour) with RGB(204, 232, 202), HSL(116, 39%, 85%), and CMYK(12%, 0%, 13%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 220/255.
- Is #CCE8CA accessible for text?
- Against white, #CCE8CA has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.96:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CCE8CA?
- The complementary colour is #E6CAE8 (hue 296). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DBE8CA and #CAE8D7. The triadic palette adds #CACCE8 and #E8CACC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CCE8CA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cce8ca; or rgb(204, 232, 202); or hsl(116, 39%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 116 39% 85%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.