Color code #CDD8EE

Color Code #CDD8EE

A precise look at this Blue color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#CDD8EE

RGB

rgb(205, 216, 238)

HSL

hsl(220 49.25% 86.86%)

HSV

hsv(220 13.87% 93.33%)

CMYKApproximate

13.87%, 9.24%, 0%, 6.67%

Relative luminance0.68260—1

Contrast with white1.43:1WCAG

Contrast with black14.65:1WCAG

Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample1.43:1

AA ×AAA ×

Readable text sample14.65:1

AA ✓AAA ✓

Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This light Blue tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #CDD8EE for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

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Complementary#EEE3CDView color Inverted#322711View color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #CDD8EE;
  background-color: #CDD8EE1A;
  border-color: #CDD8EE;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #CDD8EE?

This color is RGB(205, 216, 238).

What is the HSL value of #CDD8EE?

Its value is HSL(220°, 49.25%, 86.86%).

Is #CDD8EE suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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