#CED3CA Hex Color
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A faded, greyish lime, #ced3ca offers a delicate and airy quality. This muted neutral works best as a background color for minimalist UI design, allowing darker typography to pop with high contrast. The hex code for this desaturated green is #ced3ca. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain legibility and a sophisticated, clean aesthetic that feels grounded.
Questions about #ced3ca
What is #ced3ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ced3ca is rgb(206, 211, 202), in HSL hsl(93, 9%, 81%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 4%, 17%.
How can I use #ced3ca effectively in website design?
#ced3ca functions best as a subtle background color in minimalist interfaces where you need to reduce visual noise. Use it alongside charcoal or deep navy text to ensure high legibility and a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that avoids feeling too clinical.
Is #ced3ca considered a warm or cool color?
#ced3ca leans toward the cool side of the spectrum due to its strong grey undertones which neutralize the natural vibrancy of lime. This makes it a versatile, desaturated neutral that lacks the aggressive energy of a brighter, more saturated yellow-green.
Is #ced3ca readable on white or black?
#ced3ca has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.79:1 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.