#CDE3D4 Hex Color

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Hex color #cde3d4 graphic
A faded green that recalls sea glass left out in the sun. #cde3d4 is pale, tinted, and almost grey, which suits large backgrounds in eco, wellness, or pharmacy design. It can wash out next to pure white, so give it darker neighbors. Black text reads clearly on top at about 15.5:1 contrast, and the hex code pairs well with deep forest tones for definition.

Questions about #cde3d4

What is #cde3d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cde3d4 is rgb(205, 227, 212), in HSL hsl(139, 28%, 85%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 7%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #cde3d4?
Deep forest green or charcoal give #cde3d4 the definition it lacks next to plain white. Warm woods and terracotta accents also bring out its soft green undertone.
Is #cde3d4 readable on white or black?
#cde3d4 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.53:1 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.