What color is #CFDEAC?

#CFDEAC is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(207, 222, 172), and in HSL hsl(78, 43%, 77%).

Is #CFDEAC accessible as text?

On white, #CFDEAC has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.70:1 (passes). For text placed on #CFDEAC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CFDEAC?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-300 (#D8D8D0).

What colors go well with #CFDEAC?

#CFDEAC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BAABDE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CFDEAC below.

Is #CFDEAC good for buttons?

#CFDEAC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CFDEAC — white text only reaches 1.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CFDEAC the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #CFDEAC is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CFDEAC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CFDEAC

Not just a swatch — here's how #CFDEAC works with other colors. Named schemes with #CFDEAC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CFDEAC Secondary #B06A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Celadon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CFDEAC Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Celadon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CFDEAC Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A02 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Celadon leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CFDEAC Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Celadon holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CFDEAC Secondary #F7FDEB Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Celadon is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Celadon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CFDEAC actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 56/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 77/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 10/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 68/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CFDEAC with

Pearl Celadon Wisteria Platinum Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 13.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F7F0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BEDEAB — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #CFDEAC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CFDEAC;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 222 172;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.7% 0.068 121.4);
  --color-50: #F9FBF4;
  --color-100: #EEF4E1;
  --color-200: #DDE8C5;
  --color-300: #C3D39C;
  --color-400: #A7BD75;
  --color-500: #8AA055;
  --color-600: #6C7C46;
  --color-700: #4E5936;
  --color-800: #353B26;
  --color-900: #212419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F9FBF4',
    100: '#EEF4E1',
    200: '#DDE8C5',
    300: '#C3D39C',
    400: '#A7BD75',
    500: '#8AA055',
    600: '#6C7C46',
    700: '#4E5936',
    800: '#353B26',
    900: '#212419',
  },
}

$base: #CFDEAC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FBF4;
$base-100: #EEF4E1;
$base-200: #DDE8C5;
$base-300: #C3D39C;
$base-400: #A7BD75;
$base-500: #8AA055;
$base-600: #6C7C46;
$base-700: #4E5936;
$base-800: #353B26;
$base-900: #212419;
$base-hover: #AEC773;
$base-subtle: #F0F3E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CFDEAC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EEF4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DDE8C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C3D39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A7BD75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8AA055",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6C7C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4E5936",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#353B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#212419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CFDEAC

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Pairs with #CFDEAC

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