#D1DCBF color
The hex color #D1DCBF is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 86.3% green and 74.9% blue (209, 220, 191).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 29% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Zen Garden (#D1DAC0), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.7:1).
#D1DCBF color codes
| HEX | #D1DCBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 220, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 86.3%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 29%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 13%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 13%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.26, -8.79, 13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.26, 15.7, 124.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.29, 68.503, 59.274) | |
| Decimal | 13753535 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1DCBF, 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 #D1DCBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1DCBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.7:1 | 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 #D1DCBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0d8bdProtanopia
no red cones#ded8c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3d9d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1dcbf; }
.text { color: #d1dcbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1dcbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 220 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1dcbf, #c3dcbf); }
Similar colors
#d1dac0Zen Garden#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dbe0c4Airy Fields#cee1c8Endive#dee2c7Marble Grape#daddc3Planet Earth#d7e7d0Peppermint#e1e4c5Frost
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D1DCBF?
- #D1DCBF is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Zen Garden. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1DCBF?
- The RGB value is 209, 220, 191: 209 red, 220 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1DCBF?
- The complementary color is #CABFDC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1DCBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.7:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.