Splashdown color: hex code #D4E8D8
Splashdown has the hex code #D4E8D8. It is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 91% green and 84.7% blue (212, 232, 216).
Its hue angle is 132°, with 30% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.33:1).
Splashdown (#D4E8D8) color codes
| HEX | #D4E8D8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 232, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 91%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(132, 30%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(132, 9%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 7%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.17, -9.56, 5.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.17, 11.04, 149.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.4, 76.667, 76.147) | |
| Decimal | 13953240 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Splashdown, 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 #D4E8D8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4E8D8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.33:1 | 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 #D4E8D8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e4d7Protanopia
no red cones#e5e2d9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d2e7e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4e8d8; }
.text { color: #d4e8d8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4e8d8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 232 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4e8d8, #d4e8e2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Honeydew.
See #D4E8D8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D4E8D8?
- #D4E8D8 is a very light, desaturated green known as Splashdown. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Splashdown?
- The RGB value is 212, 232, 216: 212 red, 232 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Splashdown?
- The complementary color is #E8D4E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4E8D8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.33:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.