#D1DEB5 color
The hex color #D1DEB5 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 87.1% green and 71% blue (209, 222, 181).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 38% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is April Showers (#DADEB5), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.83:1).
#D1DEB5 color codes
| HEX | #D1DEB5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 222, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 87.1%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 38%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 18%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 18%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.57, -11.4, 18.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.57, 21.89, 121.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.755, 69.134, 53.851) | |
| Decimal | 13754037 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1DEB5, 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 #D1DEB5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1DEB5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.83:1 | 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 #D1DEB5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3d9b3Protanopia
no red cones#e2d9b7Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4dad3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1deb5; }
.text { color: #d1deb5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1deb5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 222 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1deb5, #bddeb5); }
Similar colors
#dadeb5April Showers#c2d3afMorris Leaf#ddedbdMellow Mint#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#bfd5b3Nature#c6e1bcAmbrosia#dcf1c7Green Glint#dce7cbBreath of Celery
Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #D1DEB5?
- #D1DEB5 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color April Showers. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1DEB5?
- The RGB value is 209, 222, 181: 209 red, 222 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1DEB5?
- The complementary color is #C2B5DE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1DEB5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.83:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.