#CFE3DD Hex Color
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#cfe3dd is a pale, faded teal with a gray cast and low saturation, giving it a delicate, almost bleached appearance. The hex code works well as a spacious background for wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and clean technology layouts. Its lightness supports black text at about 15.7:1 contrast, while darker blue-green adds definition.
Questions about #cfe3dd
What is #cfe3dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfe3dd is rgb(207, 227, 221), in HSL hsl(162, 26%, 85%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 3%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cfe3dd?
Where does #cfe3dd work best in a layout?
Use #cfe3dd as a dominant light background when you want open space; its low saturation keeps large surfaces gentle, while darker type or a stronger accent supplies hierarchy and prevents pale details from disappearing beside white.
Is #cfe3dd readable on white or black?
#cfe3dd has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.68:1 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.