#D1E0DE color
The hex color #D1E0DE is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 87.8% green and 87.1% blue (209, 224, 222).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 19% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Mountain Dew (#CFE2E0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.43:1).
#D1E0DE color codes
| HEX | #D1E0DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 224, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 87.8%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 19%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 7%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 1%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.04, -5.37, -0.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.04, 5.42, 187.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.132, 72.14, 79.533) | |
| Decimal | 13754590 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1E0DE, 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 #D1E0DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E0DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.43:1 | 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 #D1E0DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dededeProtanopia
no red cones#dbdcdeDeuteranopia
no green cones#cde1dfTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e0de; }
.text { color: #d1e0de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e0de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 224 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e0de, #d1dbe0); }
Similar colors
#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#cadcdeShark#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d1e1e4Valley of Tears#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#d6eae8Cold Omen
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #D1E0DE?
- #D1E0DE is a very light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Mountain Dew. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1E0DE?
- The RGB value is 209, 224, 222: 209 red, 224 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1E0DE?
- The complementary color is #E0D1D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E0DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.43:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.