#D1DDCE color
The hex color #D1DDCE is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 86.7% green and 80.8% blue (209, 221, 206).
Its hue angle is 108°, with 18% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Misty Marsh (#D3E1D3), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.94:1).
#D1DDCE color codes
| HEX | #D1DDCE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 221, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 86.7%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(108, 18%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(108, 7%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 7%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.86, -6.75, 5.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.86, 9.01, 138.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.29, 69.724, 68.504) | |
| Decimal | 13753806 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1DDCE, 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 #D1DDCE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1DDCE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.94:1 | 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 #D1DDCE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedacdProtanopia
no red cones#dcd9cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d1dcd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1ddce; }
.text { color: #d1ddce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1ddce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 221 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1ddce, #ceddd3); }
Similar colors
#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#ccddccFlip a Coin#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#d9dfcdGin#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#dbe0d0Feta#dde3d5Water Lily
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D1DDCE?
- #D1DDCE 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 #D1DDCE?
- The RGB value is 209, 221, 206: 209 red, 221 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1DDCE?
- The complementary color is #DACEDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1DDCE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.94:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.