#D1E4D4 color
The hex color #D1E4D4 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 89.4% green and 83.1% blue (209, 228, 212).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 26% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Splashdown (#D4E8D8), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.76:1).
#D1E4D4 color codes
| HEX | #D1E4D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 228, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 89.4%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 26%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 7%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.83, -9.25, 5.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.83, 10.84, 148.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.919, 73.795, 73.046) | |
| Decimal | 13755604 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1E4D4, 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 #D1E4D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E4D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.76:1 | 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 #D1E4D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4e0d3Protanopia
no red cones#e1ded5Deuteranopia
no green cones#cfe3dfTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e4d4; }
.text { color: #d1e4d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e4d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 228 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e4d4, #d1e4de); }
Similar colors
#d4e8d8Splashdown#cadeceRuins of Civilization#ccddccFlip a Coin#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d7ecd9Silky Mint#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#ddeeddVanishing Point#d7e7d0Peppermint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D1E4D4?
- #D1E4D4 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Splashdown. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1E4D4?
- The RGB value is 209, 228, 212: 209 red, 228 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1E4D4?
- The complementary color is #E4D1E1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E4D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.76:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.