Silky Mint color: hex code #D7ECD9
Silky Mint has the hex code #D7ECD9. It is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 92.5% green and 85.1% blue (215, 236, 217).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 36% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.89:1).
Silky Mint (#D7ECD9) color codes
| HEX | #D7ECD9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 236, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 92.5%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 36%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 9%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 8%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.44, -10.39, 6.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.44, 12.45, 146.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.542, 79.447, 77.251) | |
| Decimal | 14150873 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silky Mint, 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 #D7ECD9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7ECD9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.89:1 | 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 #D7ECD9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede8d8Protanopia
no red cones#e9e5daDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5ebe6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7ecd9; }
.text { color: #d7ecd9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7ecd9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 236 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7ecd9, #d7ece3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Honeydew.
See #D7ECD9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D7ECD9?
- #D7ECD9 is a very light, desaturated green known as Silky Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silky Mint?
- The RGB value is 215, 236, 217: 215 red, 236 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silky Mint?
- The complementary color is #ECD7EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7ECD9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.89:1 and white text 1.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.