#CEECE2 Hex Color
Airy and serene pale mint teal
This pale, mint-adjacent teal is highly desaturated and airy. Because it sits so close to white, the hex code #ceece2 works best as a spacious, minimal background rather than a primary fill. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text, providing excellent readability. Use this shade in wellness or healthcare interfaces where a clean, uncluttered visual identity matters more than high-contrast saturation.
Questions about #ceece2
What is #ceece2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ceece2 is rgb(206, 236, 226), in HSL hsl(160, 44%, 87%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 4%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ceece2 for text and UI elements?
High-contrast dark neutrals like deep charcoal or soft slate grays provide the best readability against the lightness of #ceece2. Because this color is so close to white, you need a substantial tone for text to ensure your design remains accessible.
How does the near-white nature of #ceece2 affect design usage?
As a highly desaturated tint, #ceece2 functions best as a spacious, minimal background rather than a primary fill or accent. Its lack of saturation allows other, more vivid elements on your interface to stand out without competing for visual attention.
Is #ceece2 readable on white or black?
#ceece2 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.72:1 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.