Herbal Vapours color: hex code #DDFFCC
Herbal Vapours has the hex code #DDFFCC. It is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 100% green and 80% blue (221, 255, 204).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 100% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.25:1).
Herbal Vapours (#DDFFCC) color codes
| HEX | #DDFFCC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 255, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 100%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 100%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 20%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 20%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.51, -19.92, 20.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.51, 28.8, 133.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.476, 91.251, 70.699) | |
| Decimal | 14548940 | |
| Short hex | #DFC |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Herbal Vapours, 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 #DDFFCC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDFFCC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.25:1 | 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 #DDFFCC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff7c9Protanopia
no red cones#fef4ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddfbf1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddffcc; }
.text { color: #ddffcc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddffcc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 255 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddffcc, #ccffd5); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Celadon.
See #DDFFCC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DDFFCC?
- #DDFFCC is a very light, vivid green known as Herbal Vapours. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Herbal Vapours?
- The RGB value is 221, 255, 204: 221 red, 255 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Herbal Vapours?
- The complementary color is #EECCFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDFFCC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.25:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.