#D1EBAF color
The hex color #D1EBAF is a light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 92.2% green and 68.6% blue (209, 235, 175).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 60% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Frozen Forest (#CFE8B6), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.21:1).
#D1EBAF color codes
| HEX | #D1EBAF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 235, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 92.2%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 60%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 26%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 26%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.89, -18.77, 26.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.89, 32.37, 125.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.74, 76.067, 51.873) | |
| Decimal | 13757359 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1EBAF, 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 #D1EBAF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1EBAF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.21:1 | 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 #D1EBAF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1e3abProtanopia
no red cones#eee2b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4e5dbTritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1ebaf; }
.text { color: #d1ebaf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1ebaf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 235 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1ebaf, #b3ebaf); }
Similar colors
#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#bee7a5Pastel Pea#ddedbdMellow Mint#d9e6a6Mermaid Tears#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#b7e1a1Basil Smash#dcf1c7Green Glint#e5edb5Sour
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #D1EBAF?
- #D1EBAF is a light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Frozen Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1EBAF?
- The RGB value is 209, 235, 175: 209 red, 235 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1EBAF?
- The complementary color is #C9AFEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1EBAF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.21:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.