Color #CCEFC2 Color / Colour Code #CCEFC2
This page shows the hex color code for color #ccefc2 (#CCEFC2). The colour is a green tone with 58% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CCEFC2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CCEFC2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 77, 107, and 137 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 107, 227, and 347 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CCEFC2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 107 and saturation at 58%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 107 to 152 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 107 with its complement at 287 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 #CCEFC2
Lightness variations at hue 107 and 58% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CCEFC2
Design Use Cases for #CCEFC2
Balanced UI Color
At 58% saturation, #CCEFC2 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, #CCEFC2 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
#CCEFC2 falls in the green range (hue 107). 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 #CCEFC2 (hue 107) to its complement at hue 287. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 137. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ccefc2, #e5c3ef);
CSS Code for #CCEFC2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #CCEFC2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CCEFC2 (#CCEFC2)
#CCEFC2 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 204 red, 239 green, and 194 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 107 degrees with 58% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CCEFC2 is 223/255 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 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CCEFC2 against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.69:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.69:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E5C3EF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CCEFC2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E2EFC3 and #C3EFCF, 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 #CCEFC2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CCEFC2?
- #CCEFC2 is Color #CCEFC2, a green color (colour) with RGB(204, 239, 194), HSL(107, 58%, 85%), and CMYK(15%, 0%, 19%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #CCEFC2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CCEFC2 has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.69:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CCEFC2?
- The complementary colour is #E5C3EF (hue 287). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E2EFC3 and #C3EFCF. The triadic palette adds #C3CCEF and #EFC3CC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CCEFC2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ccefc2; or rgb(204, 239, 194); or hsl(107, 58%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 107 58% 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.