#D2E4C7 color
The hex color #D2E4C7 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 89.4% green and 78% blue (210, 228, 199).
Its hue angle is 97°, with 35% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Endive (#CEE1C8), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.66:1).
#D2E4C7 color codes
| HEX | #D2E4C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 228, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 89.4%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 35%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(97, 13%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 13%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.6, -11.17, 12.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.6, 16.49, 132.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.629, 73.312, 64.767) | |
| Decimal | 13821127 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2E4C7, 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 #D2E4C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2E4C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.66:1 | 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 #D2E4C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7dfc5Protanopia
no red cones#e4dec8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d2e1dcTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2e4c7; }
.text { color: #d2e4c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2e4c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 228 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2e4c7, #c7e4cb); }
Similar colors
#cee1c8Endive#d7e7d0Peppermint#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#c6e1bcAmbrosia#d1dac0Zen Garden#d7ecd9Silky Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D2E4C7?
- #D2E4C7 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Endive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2E4C7?
- The RGB value is 210, 228, 199: 210 red, 228 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2E4C7?
- The complementary color is #D9C7E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2E4C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.66:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.