Color #CDEADB Color / Colour Code #CDEADB
This page shows the hex color code for color #cdeadb (#CDEADB). The colour is a green tone with 41% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CDEADB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CDEADB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 119, 149, and 179 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 149, 269, and 29 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CDEADB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 149 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 149 to 194 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 149 with its complement at 329 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 #CDEADB
Lightness variations at hue 149 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CDEADB
Design Use Cases for #CDEADB
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #CDEADB 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 86% lightness, #CDEADB 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
#CDEADB falls in the green range (hue 149). 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 #CDEADB (hue 149) to its complement at hue 329. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 179. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cdeadb, #eacddc);
CSS Code for #CDEADB
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About Color #CDEADB (#CDEADB)
#CDEADB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 205 red, 234 green, and 219 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 149 degrees with 41% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CDEADB is 224/255 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, 6% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CDEADB against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EACDDC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CDEADB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CDEACD and #CDEAE9, 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 #CDEADB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CDEADB?
- #CDEADB is Color #CDEADB, a green color (colour) with RGB(205, 234, 219), HSL(149, 41%, 86%), and CMYK(12%, 0%, 6%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 224/255.
- Is #CDEADB accessible for text?
- Against white, #CDEADB has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CDEADB?
- The complementary colour is #EACDDC (hue 329). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CDEACD and #CDEAE9. The triadic palette adds #DBCDEA and #EADBCD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CDEADB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cdeadb; or rgb(205, 234, 219); or hsl(149, 41%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 149 41% 86%; 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.