#D2E4CD color
The hex color #D2E4CD is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 89.4% green and 80.4% blue (210, 228, 205).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 30% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Peppermint (#D7E7D0), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.72:1).
#D2E4CD color codes
| HEX | #D2E4CD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 228, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 89.4%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 30%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 10%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.73, -10.15, 9.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.73, 13.69, 137.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.339, 73.596, 68.509) | |
| Decimal | 13821133 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2E4CD, 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 #D2E4CD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2E4CD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.72:1 | 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 #D2E4CD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e0ccProtanopia
no red cones#e3deceDeuteranopia
no green cones#d1e2ddTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2e4cd; }
.text { color: #d2e4cd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2e4cd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 228 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2e4cd, #cde4d4); }
Similar colors
#d7e7d0Peppermint#cee1c8Endive#d7ecd9Silky Mint#ccddccFlip a Coin#d4e8d8Splashdown#cadeceRuins of Civilization#dfeddaGhost Lichen#dce7cbBreath of Celery
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D2E4CD?
- #D2E4CD is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Peppermint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2E4CD?
- The RGB value is 210, 228, 205: 210 red, 228 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2E4CD?
- The complementary color is #DFCDE4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2E4CD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.72:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.