Color #CFECD9 Color / Colour Code #CFECD9
This page shows the hex color code for color #cfecd9 (#CFECD9). The colour is a green tone with 43% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CFECD9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CFECD9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 111, 141, and 171 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 141, 261, and 21 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CFECD9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 141 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 141 to 186 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 141 with its complement at 321 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 #CFECD9
Lightness variations at hue 141 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CFECD9
Design Use Cases for #CFECD9
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #CFECD9 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, #CFECD9 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
#CFECD9 falls in the green range (hue 141). 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 #CFECD9 (hue 141) to its complement at hue 321. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 171. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cfecd9, #ecd0e2);
CSS Code for #CFECD9
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #CFECD9 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CFECD9 (#CFECD9)
#CFECD9 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 207 red, 236 green, and 217 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 141 degrees with 43% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CFECD9 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 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CFECD9 against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.65:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.65:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ECD0E2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CFECD9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D4ECD0 and #D0ECE8, 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 #CFECD9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CFECD9?
- #CFECD9 is Color #CFECD9, a green color (colour) with RGB(207, 236, 217), HSL(141, 43%, 87%), and CMYK(12%, 0%, 8%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 225/255.
- Is #CFECD9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CFECD9 has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.65:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CFECD9?
- The complementary colour is #ECD0E2 (hue 321). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D4ECD0 and #D0ECE8. The triadic palette adds #DAD0EC and #ECDAD0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CFECD9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cfecd9; or rgb(207, 236, 217); or hsl(141, 43%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 141 43% 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.