#D2E4E4 color
The hex color #D2E4E4 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 89.4% green and 89.4% blue (210, 228, 228).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 25% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mountain Dew (#CFE2E0), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.96:1).
#D2E4E4 color codes
| HEX | #D2E4E4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 228, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 89.4%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 25%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.29, -5.96, -2.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.29, 6.3, 198.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.322, 74.789, 84.22) | |
| Decimal | 13821156 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2E4E4, 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 #D2E4E4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2E4E4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.96:1 | 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 #D2E4E4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1e2e4Protanopia
no red cones#dedfe4Deuteranopia
no green cones#cde5e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2e4e4; }
.text { color: #d2e4e4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2e4e4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 228 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2e4e4, #d2dbe4); }
Similar colors
#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#d6eae8Cold Omen#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#cbe1e4Melting Point#d1e1e4Valley of Tears#cadcdeShark#cee5e9Northwind#d2eaeaQueen of Waves
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D2E4E4?
- #D2E4E4 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Mountain Dew. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2E4E4?
- The RGB value is 210, 228, 228: 210 red, 228 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2E4E4?
- The complementary color is #E4D2D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2E4E4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.96:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.