#D0DCD0 color
The hex color #D0DCD0 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 86.3% green and 81.6% blue (208, 220, 208).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 15% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Misty Marsh (#D3E1D3), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.83:1).
#D0DCD0 color codes
| HEX | #D0DCD0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 220, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 86.3%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 15%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 5%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 5%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.58, -6.22, 4.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.58, 7.68, 144.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.989, 69.15, 69.691) | |
| Decimal | 13688016 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0DCD0, 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 #D0DCD0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0DCD0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.83:1 | 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 #D0DCD0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dddacfProtanopia
no red cones#dad8d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#cfdbd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0dcd0; }
.text { color: #d0dcd0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0dcd0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 220 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0dcd0, #d0dcd6); }
Similar colors
#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#ccddccFlip a Coin#dbe9dfClair de Lune#dde3d5Water Lily#dfeadeHint of Green#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#d9dfcdGin
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D0DCD0?
- #D0DCD0 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Misty Marsh. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0DCD0?
- The RGB value is 208, 220, 208: 208 red, 220 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0DCD0?
- The complementary color is #DCD0DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0DCD0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.83:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.