#D1E1D9 color
The hex color #D1E1D9 is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 88.2% green and 85.1% blue (209, 225, 217).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 21% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Clair de Lune (#DBE9DF), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.48:1).
#D1E1D9 color codes
| HEX | #D1E1D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 225, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 88.2%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 21%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 7%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 4%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.17, -6.81, 2.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.17, 7.12, 163.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.742, 72.415, 76.146) | |
| Decimal | 13754841 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1E1D9, 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 #D1E1D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E1D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.48:1 | 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 #D1E1D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0ded9Protanopia
no red cones#dddcd9Deuteranopia
no green cones#cee1dfTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e1d9; }
.text { color: #d1e1d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e1d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 225 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e1d9, #d1e1e1); }
Similar colors
#dbe9dfClair de Lune#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#d9eae5Tropical Dream#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#cee5dfIce Dagger#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#cfe2e0Mountain Dew
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D1E1D9?
- #D1E1D9 is a very light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Clair de Lune. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1E1D9?
- The RGB value is 209, 225, 217: 209 red, 225 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1E1D9?
- The complementary color is #E1D1D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E1D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.48:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.