Information about #CEDD9D color

#CEDD9D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CEDD9D belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(206, 221, 157) (80.8% red, 86.7% green, 61.6% blue), or CMYK 6 / 0 / 25 / 13 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CEDD9D presents itself as a clearly saturated sunny yellow — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Geneva (#D2E09E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rice Paper (#D2D69C) and Green Earth (#DADD98).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(206, 221, 157)), which gives #CEDD9D its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #CEDD9D: 14.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for white. #CEDD9D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CEDD9D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#CEDD9D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #CEDD9D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Geneva color link
Geneva

#D2E09E

Rice Paper color link
Rice Paper

#D2D69C

Green Earth color link
Green Earth

#DADD98

Reef color link
Reef

#D1EF9F

Cool Khaki color link
Cool Khaki

#D4CFA9

Tahuna Sands color link
Tahuna Sands

#D8CC9B

Lime Pulp color link
Lime Pulp

#D1E189

Miso color link
Miso

#D2CCA8

Mint Julep color link
Mint Julep

#E0D8A7

Green Mist color link
Green Mist

#CBD3B0

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CEDD9D
  • RGB206, 221, 157
  • CMYK6, 0, 25, 13
  • CSSrgb(206, 221, 157)
  • HSL74°, 48%, 74%
  • HSL Precise74.063°, 48.485%, 74.118%
  • HSV74°, 29%, 87%
  • HSB74°, 29%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.808
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.867
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • GLSLvec3(0.808, 0.867, 0.616)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.808, 0.867, 0.616, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.808, 0.867, 0.616)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB86.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDCEDD9D
  • DECIMAL ID13557149
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01