#D1E4DC color
The hex color #D1E4DC is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 89.4% green and 86.3% blue (209, 228, 220).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 26% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Ice Dagger (#CEE5DF), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.84:1).
#D1E4DC color codes
| HEX | #D1E4DC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 228, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 89.4%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 26%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 4%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.02, -7.79, 1.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.02, 7.98, 167.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.953, 74.209, 78.493) | |
| Decimal | 13755612 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1E4DC, 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 #D1E4DC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E4DC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.84:1 | 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 #D1E4DC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e1dcProtanopia
no red cones#dfdfdcDeuteranopia
no green cones#cde4e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e4dc; }
.text { color: #d1e4dc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e4dc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 228 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e4dc, #d1e3e4); }
Similar colors
#cee5dfIce Dagger#daeee6Shattered Ice#d9eae5Tropical Dream#d8eee7Light Spirited#dbe9dfClair de Lune#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#cfe2e0Mountain Dew
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D1E4DC?
- #D1E4DC is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Ice Dagger. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1E4DC?
- The RGB value is 209, 228, 220: 209 red, 228 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1E4DC?
- The complementary color is #E4D1D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E4DC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.84:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.