Homoeopathic Blue color: hex code #DBE7E3
Homoeopathic Blue has the hex code #DBE7E3. It is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 90.6% green and 89% blue (219, 231, 227).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 20% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.55:1).
Homoeopathic Blue (#DBE7E3) color codes
| HEX | #DBE7E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 231, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 90.6%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 20%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 5%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.67, -4.72, 0.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.67, 4.76, 173.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.652, 77.757, 83.892) | |
| Decimal | 14411747 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Homoeopathic Blue, 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 #DBE7E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBE7E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.55:1 | 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 #DBE7E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e5e3Protanopia
no red cones#e4e4e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9e7e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbe7e3; }
.text { color: #dbe7e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbe7e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 231 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbe7e3, #dbe5e7); }Similar colors
#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dfece9Second Wind#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#d9eae5Tropical Dream#deeeedFree Spirit#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#deecedWinter’s Breath
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
See #DBE7E3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DBE7E3?
- #DBE7E3 is a very light, grayish spring green known as Homoeopathic Blue. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Homoeopathic Blue?
- The RGB value is 219, 231, 227: 219 red, 231 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Homoeopathic Blue?
- The complementary color is #E7DBDF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBE7E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.55:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.