#D0EBE5 color
The hex color #D0EBE5 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 92.2% green and 89.8% blue (208, 235, 229).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 40% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Spa (#CEECE7), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.7:1).
#D0EBE5 color codes
| HEX | #D0EBE5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 235, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 92.2%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 40%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 11%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 3%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91, -9.97, -0.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91, 9.97, 180.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.86, 78.482, 85.582) | |
| Decimal | 13691877 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0EBE5, 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 #D0EBE5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0EBE5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.7:1 | 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 #D0EBE5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e8e5Protanopia
no red cones#e3e4e5Deuteranopia
no green cones#caece9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0ebe5; }
.text { color: #d0ebe5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0ebe5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 235 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0ebe5, #d0e3eb); }
Similar colors
#ceece7Spa#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#cee5dfIce Dagger#d8eee7Light Spirited#cfebeaMint Chip#c5e5e2Swan Lake#daeee6Shattered Ice#cae8e8Tropical Mist
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D0EBE5?
- #D0EBE5 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Spa. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0EBE5?
- The RGB value is 208, 235, 229: 208 red, 235 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0EBE5?
- The complementary color is #EBD0D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0EBE5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.7:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.