Color #CCFEDB Color / Colour Code #CCFEDB
This page shows the hex color code for color #ccfedb (#CCFEDB). The colour is a green tone with 96% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CCFEDB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CCFEDB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 108, 138, and 168 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 138, 258, and 18 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CCFEDB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 138 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 138 to 183 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 138 with its complement at 318 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 #CCFEDB
Lightness variations at hue 138 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CCFEDB
Design Use Cases for #CCFEDB
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #CCFEDB is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 90% lightness, #CCFEDB 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
#CCFEDB falls in the green range (hue 138). 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 #CCFEDB (hue 138) to its complement at hue 318. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 168. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ccfedb, #fecdef);
CSS Code for #CCFEDB
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Colors visually similar to #CCFEDB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CCFEDB (#CCFEDB)
#CCFEDB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 204 red, 254 green, and 219 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 138 degrees with 96% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CCFEDB is 235/255 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 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CCFEDB against white is 1.12:1 and against black is 18.77:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.77:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FECDEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CCFEDB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D7FECD and #CDFEF4, 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 #CCFEDB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CCFEDB?
- #CCFEDB is Color #CCFEDB, a green color (colour) with RGB(204, 254, 219), HSL(138, 96%, 90%), and CMYK(20%, 0%, 14%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 235/255.
- Is #CCFEDB accessible for text?
- Against white, #CCFEDB has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.77:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CCFEDB?
- The complementary colour is #FECDEF (hue 318). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D7FECD and #CDFEF4. The triadic palette adds #DCCDFE and #FEDCCD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CCFEDB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ccfedb; or rgb(204, 254, 219); or hsl(138, 96%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 138 96% 90%; 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.