Color #CEEDD3 Color / Colour Code #CEEDD3
This page shows the hex color code for color #ceedd3 (#CEEDD3). The colour is a green tone with 46% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CEEDD3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CEEDD3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 100, 130, and 160 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 130, 250, and 10 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CEEDD3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 130 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 130 to 175 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 130 with its complement at 310 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 #CEEDD3
Lightness variations at hue 130 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CEEDD3
Design Use Cases for #CEEDD3
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #CEEDD3 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 87% lightness, #CEEDD3 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
#CEEDD3 falls in the green range (hue 130). 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 #CEEDD3 (hue 130) to its complement at hue 310. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 160. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ceedd3, #edcfe8);
CSS Code for #CEEDD3
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About Color #CEEDD3 (#CEEDD3)
#CEEDD3 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 206 red, 237 green, and 211 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 130 degrees with 46% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CEEDD3 is 225/255 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 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CEEDD3 against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.68:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.68:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EDCFE8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CEEDD3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D9EDCF and #CFEDE3, 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 #CEEDD3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CEEDD3?
- #CEEDD3 is Color #CEEDD3, a green color (colour) with RGB(206, 237, 211), HSL(130, 46%, 87%), and CMYK(13%, 0%, 11%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 225/255.
- Is #CEEDD3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CEEDD3 has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.68:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CEEDD3?
- The complementary colour is #EDCFE8 (hue 310). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D9EDCF and #CFEDE3. The triadic palette adds #D4CFED and #EDD4CF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CEEDD3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ceedd3; or rgb(206, 237, 211); or hsl(130, 46%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 130 46% 87%; 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.