Whispery Breeze color: hex code #D6E9E6
Whispery Breeze has the hex code #D6E9E6. It is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 91.4% green and 90.2% blue (214, 233, 230).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 30% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.66:1).
Whispery Breeze (#D6E9E6) color codes
| HEX | #D6E9E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 233, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 91.4%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 30%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 8%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 1%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.91, -6.83, -0.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.91, 6.86, 185.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.15, 78.286, 86.21) | |
| Decimal | 14084582 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Whispery Breeze, 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 #D6E9E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6E9E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.66:1 | 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 #D6E9E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e7e6Protanopia
no red cones#e3e4e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1eae8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6e9e6; }
.text { color: #d6e9e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6e9e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 233 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6e9e6, #d6e2e9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
See #D6E9E6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D6E9E6?
- #D6E9E6 is a very light, desaturated spring green known as Whispery Breeze. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Whispery Breeze?
- The RGB value is 214, 233, 230: 214 red, 233 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Whispery Breeze?
- The complementary color is #E9D6D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6E9E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.66:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.