#D1E6E0 color
The hex color #D1E6E0 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 90.2% green and 87.8% blue (209, 230, 224).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 30% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Ice Dagger (#CEE5DF), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.11:1).
#D1E6E0 color codes
| HEX | #D1E6E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 230, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 90.2%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 30%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 9%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 3%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.64, -8.06, 0.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.64, 8.08, 176.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.043, 75.53, 81.5) | |
| Decimal | 13756128 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1E6E0, 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 #D1E6E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E6E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.11:1 | 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 #D1E6E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4e3e0Protanopia
no red cones#e0e0e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#cce7e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e6e0; }
.text { color: #d1e6e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e6e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 230 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e6e0, #d1e2e6); }
Similar colors
#cee5dfIce Dagger#d8eee7Light Spirited#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d9eae5Tropical Dream#daeee6Shattered Ice#d6eae8Cold Omen#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#c9e7e3Polar Expedition
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D1E6E0?
- #D1E6E0 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 #D1E6E0?
- The RGB value is 209, 230, 224: 209 red, 230 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1E6E0?
- The complementary color is #E6D1D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E6E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.11:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.