#D1E2C8 color
The hex color #D1E2C8 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 88.6% green and 78.4% blue (209, 226, 200).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 31% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Endive (#CEE1C8), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.42:1).
#D1E2C8 color codes
| HEX | #D1E2C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 226, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 88.6%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 31%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 12%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 12%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.03, -10.33, 10.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.03, 14.94, 133.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.914, 72.118, 65.185) | |
| Decimal | 13755080 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1E2C8, 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 #D1E2C8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E2C8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.42:1 | 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 #D1E2C8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4dec7Protanopia
no red cones#e2dcc9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1e0daTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e2c8; }
.text { color: #d1e2c8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e2c8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 226 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e2c8, #c8e2cc); }
Similar colors
#cee1c8Endive#d7e7d0Peppermint#dce7cbBreath of Celery#d1dac0Zen Garden#dff1d6Hint of Mint#ccddccFlip a Coin#d7ecd9Silky Mint#cadeceRuins of Civilization
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D1E2C8?
- #D1E2C8 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Endive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1E2C8?
- The RGB value is 209, 226, 200: 209 red, 226 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1E2C8?
- The complementary color is #D9C8E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E2C8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.42:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.