#D0E9D3 color
The hex color #D0E9D3 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 91.4% green and 82.7% blue (208, 233, 211).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 36% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Jade Palace (#D0EED7), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.28:1).
#D0E9D3 color codes
| HEX | #D0E9D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 233, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 91.4%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 36%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 11%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 9%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.04, -12.29, 7.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.04, 14.62, 147.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.907, 76.39, 72.835) | |
| Decimal | 13691347 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0E9D3, 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 #D0E9D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0E9D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.28:1 | 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 #D0E9D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eae4d2Protanopia
no red cones#e5e1d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#cde8e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0e9d3; }
.text { color: #d0e9d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0e9d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 233 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0e9d3, #d0e9e0); }
Similar colors
#d0eed7Jade Palace#d7ecd9Silky Mint#c5e6cfDelta Mint#d4e8d8Splashdown#cee1c8Endive#d7e7d0Peppermint#cadeceRuins of Civilization#dff1d6Hint of Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D0E9D3?
- #D0E9D3 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Jade Palace. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0E9D3?
- The RGB value is 208, 233, 211: 208 red, 233 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0E9D3?
- The complementary color is #E9D0E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0E9D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.28:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.