#CDD1C8 Hex Color
Faded lime with an airy finish
Reach for #cdd1c8 when a layout needs a background that breathes. This pale lime reads almost grey, faded and airy, with a soft green undertone. The hex code suits minimalist UI, wellness branding, and open space. Black text passes contrast at about 13.6:1, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with deep olive to keep it from washing out next to white.
Questions about #cdd1c8
What is #cdd1c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdd1c8 is rgb(205, 209, 200), in HSL hsl(87, 9%, 80%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 4%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #cdd1c8?
Deep burgundy, charcoal, and olive all sit well against #cdd1c8. Its muted green undertone flatters earthy, darker neighbors far more than bright pastels, which can make it look washed out.
Is #cdd1c8 readable on white or black?
#cdd1c8 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.