Color #CEE4CD Color / Colour Code #CEE4CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #cee4cd (#CEE4CD). The colour is a green tone with 30% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CEE4CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CEE4CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 87, 117, and 147 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 117, 237, and 357 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CEE4CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 117 and saturation at 30%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 117 to 162 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 117 with its complement at 297 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 #CEE4CD
Lightness variations at hue 117 and 30% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CEE4CD
Design Use Cases for #CEE4CD
Balanced UI Color
At 30% saturation, #CEE4CD 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, #CEE4CD 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
#CEE4CD falls in the green range (hue 117). 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 #CEE4CD (hue 117) to its complement at hue 297. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 147. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cee4cd, #e3cde4);
CSS Code for #CEE4CD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #CEE4CD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CEE4CD (#CEE4CD)
#CEE4CD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 206 red, 228 green, and 205 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 117 degrees with 30% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CEE4CD is 219/255 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 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CEE4CD against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.60:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.60:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E3CDE4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CEE4CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DAE4CD and #CDE4D8, 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 #CEE4CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CEE4CD?
- #CEE4CD is Color #CEE4CD, a green color (colour) with RGB(206, 228, 205), HSL(117, 30%, 85%), and CMYK(10%, 0%, 10%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #CEE4CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #CEE4CD has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.60:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CEE4CD?
- The complementary colour is #E3CDE4 (hue 297). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DAE4CD and #CDE4D8. The triadic palette adds #CDCEE4 and #E4CDCE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CEE4CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cee4cd; or rgb(206, 228, 205); or hsl(117, 30%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 117 30% 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.