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#CEF655 color code is #CEF655. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cef655.

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#CEF655 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CEF655 is 0.7969. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.24:1 against white and 16.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CEF655 on white1.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CEF655 on black16.94:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CEF6551.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CEF65516.94:1AAA

#CEF655 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CEF655?+
The hex code for #CEF655 is #CEF655. In RGB it's rgb(206, 246, 85), and in HSL it's hsl(75, 90%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #CEF655?+
#CEF655 in RGB is (206, 246, 85). Written in CSS: rgb(206, 246, 85).
What is the CMYK value of #CEF655?+
#CEF655 converts to CMYK(16%, 0%, 65%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CEF655.
Is #cef655 a warm or cool color?+
#CEF655 (#CEF655) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 75° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cef655 belong to?+
#CEF655 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 75°, 90%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #cef655 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CEF655 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.24:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #cef655?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CEF655 (#CEF655) is 395 C Pantone 395 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CEF655 in design

Practical guidance for using #cef655 (#CEF655) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CEF655 (#CEF655) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CEF655 (#CEF655) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#CEF655 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#CEF655 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.