#D2E4B9 color
The hex color #D2E4B9 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 89.4% green and 72.5% blue (210, 228, 185).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 44% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 11% 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 15.54:1).
#D2E4B9 color codes
| HEX | #D2E4B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 228, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 89.4%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 44%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 19%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 19%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.3, -13.44, 19.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.3, 23.29, 125.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.077, 72.691, 56.597) | |
| Decimal | 13821113 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2E4B9, 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 #D2E4B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2E4B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.54:1 | 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 #D2E4B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9deb6Protanopia
no red cones#e6ddbbDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5e0d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2e4b9; }
.text { color: #d2e4b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2e4b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 228 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2e4b9, #bce4b9); }
Similar colors
#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#ddedbdMellow Mint#dcf1c7Green Glint#c6e1bcAmbrosia#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#c2d3afMorris Leaf#dadeb5April Showers
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #D2E4B9?
- #D2E4B9 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Frozen Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2E4B9?
- The RGB value is 210, 228, 185: 210 red, 228 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2E4B9?
- The complementary color is #CBB9E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2E4B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.54:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.