Color #CEFBF9 Color / Colour Code #CEFBF9
This page shows the hex color code for color #cefbf9 (#CEFBF9). The colour is a cyan tone with 85% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CEFBF9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CEFBF9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 147, 177, and 207 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 177, 297, and 57 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CEFBF9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 177 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 177 to 222 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 177 with its complement at 357 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 #CEFBF9
Lightness variations at hue 177 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CEFBF9
Design Use Cases for #CEFBF9
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #CEFBF9 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, #CEFBF9 is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#CEFBF9 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 177). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CEFBF9 (hue 177) to its complement at hue 357. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 207. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cefbf9, #fbd0d2);
CSS Code for #CEFBF9
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Colors visually similar to #CEFBF9 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CEFBF9 (#CEFBF9)
#CEFBF9 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 206 red, 251 green, and 249 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 177 degrees with 85% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CEFBF9 is 237/255 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 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CEFBF9 against white is 1.12:1 and against black is 18.79:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.79:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FBD0D2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CEFBF9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D0FBE3 and #D0E8FB, 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 #CEFBF9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CEFBF9?
- #CEFBF9 is Color #CEFBF9, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(206, 251, 249), HSL(177, 85%, 90%), and CMYK(18%, 0%, 1%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 237/255.
- Is #CEFBF9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CEFBF9 has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.79:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CEFBF9?
- The complementary colour is #FBD0D2 (hue 357). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D0FBE3 and #D0E8FB. The triadic palette adds #F9D0FB and #FBF9D0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CEFBF9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cefbf9; or rgb(206, 251, 249); or hsl(177, 85%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 177 85% 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.