#D0E5D5 color
The hex color #D0E5D5 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 89.8% green and 83.5% blue (208, 229, 213).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 29% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Splashdown (#D4E8D8), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.85:1).
#D0E5D5 color codes
| HEX | #D0E5D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 229, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 89.8%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 29%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 9%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 7%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.04, -9.91, 5.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.04, 11.3, 151.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.04, 74.252, 73.791) | |
| Decimal | 13690325 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0E5D5, 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 #D0E5D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0E5D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.85:1 | 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 #D0E5D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e1d4Protanopia
no red cones#e1dfd6Deuteranopia
no green cones#cde4e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0e5d5; }
.text { color: #d0e5d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0e5d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 229 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0e5d5, #d0e5e0); }
Similar colors
#d4e8d8Splashdown#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d7ecd9Silky Mint#ccddccFlip a Coin#ddeeddVanishing Point#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#d7e7d0Peppermint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D0E5D5?
- #D0E5D5 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Splashdown. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0E5D5?
- The RGB value is 208, 229, 213: 208 red, 229 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0E5D5?
- The complementary color is #E5D0E0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0E5D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.85:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.