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#CFF8A0 color code is #CFF8A0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cff8a0.

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#CFF8A0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CFF8A0 is 0.8294. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.19:1 against white and 17.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CFF8A0 on white1.19:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CFF8A0 on black17.59:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CFF8A01.19:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CFF8A017.59:1AAA

#CFF8A0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CFF8A0?+
The hex code for #CFF8A0 is #CFF8A0. In RGB it's rgb(207, 248, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(88, 86%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #CFF8A0?+
#CFF8A0 in RGB is (207, 248, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(207, 248, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #CFF8A0?+
#CFF8A0 converts to CMYK(17%, 0%, 35%, 3%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CFF8A0.
Is #cff8a0 a warm or cool color?+
#CFF8A0 (#CFF8A0) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 88° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cff8a0 belong to?+
#CFF8A0 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 88°, 86%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #cff8a0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CFF8A0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.19:1 — 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 #cff8a0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CFF8A0 (#CFF8A0) is 379 C Pantone 379 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CFF8A0 in design

Practical guidance for using #cff8a0 (#CFF8A0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CFF8A0 (#CFF8A0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.6:1 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, #CFF8A0 (#CFF8A0) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. 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

#CFF8A0 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#CFF8A0 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.