Green Glint color: hex code #DCF1C7
Green Glint has the hex code #DCF1C7. It is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 94.5% green and 78% blue (220, 241, 199).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 60% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.45:1).
Green Glint (#DCF1C7) color codes
| HEX | #DCF1C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 241, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 94.5%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 60%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 17%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 17%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.68, -14.2, 18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.68, 22.93, 128.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.278, 82.249, 66.142) | |
| Decimal | 14479815 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Green Glint, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DCF1C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCF1C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DCF1C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6ebc5Protanopia
no red cones#f2eac9Deuteranopia
no green cones#deede5Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dcf1c7; }
.text { color: #dcf1c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dcf1c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 241 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dcf1c7, #c7f1c7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
See #DCF1C7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DCF1C7?
- #DCF1C7 is a very light, moderate yellow-green known as Green Glint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Green Glint?
- The RGB value is 220, 241, 199: 220 red, 241 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Green Glint?
- The complementary color is #DCC7F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCF1C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.45:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.