Vanishing Point color: hex code #DDEEDD
Vanishing Point has the hex code #DDEEDD. It is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 93.3% green and 86.7% blue (221, 238, 221).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 33% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.35:1).
Vanishing Point (#DDEEDD) color codes
| HEX | #DDEEDD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 238, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 93.3%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 33%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 7%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 7%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.46, -8.69, 6.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.46, 10.73, 144.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.442, 81.741, 80.301) | |
| Decimal | 14544605 | |
| Short hex | #DED |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Vanishing Point, 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 #DDEEDD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDEEDD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.35:1 | 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 #DDEEDD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efebdcProtanopia
no red cones#ece9deDeuteranopia
no green cones#dcede9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddeedd; }
.text { color: #ddeedd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddeedd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 238 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddeedd, #ddeee6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Honeydew.
See #DDEEDD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DDEEDD?
- #DDEEDD is a very light, desaturated green known as Vanishing Point. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Vanishing Point?
- The RGB value is 221, 238, 221: 221 red, 238 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Vanishing Point?
- The complementary color is #EEDDEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDEEDD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.35:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.