#D2E5C3 color
The hex color #D2E5C3 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 89.8% green and 76.5% blue (210, 229, 195).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 40% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Ambrosia (#C6E1BC), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.74:1).
#D2E5C3 color codes
| HEX | #D2E5C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 229, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 89.8%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 40%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 15%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 15%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.77, -12.34, 14.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.77, 19.02, 130.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.446, 73.68, 62.446) | |
| Decimal | 13821379 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2E5C3, 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 #D2E5C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2E5C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.74:1 | 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 #D2E5C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e0c1Protanopia
no red cones#e5dec4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3e2dbTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2e5c3; }
.text { color: #d2e5c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2e5c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 229 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2e5c3, #c3e5c5); }
Similar colors
#c6e1bcAmbrosia#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#cee1c8Endive#dcf1c7Green Glint#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d7e7d0Peppermint#bfd5b3Nature
Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #D2E5C3?
- #D2E5C3 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ambrosia. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2E5C3?
- The RGB value is 210, 229, 195: 210 red, 229 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2E5C3?
- The complementary color is #D6C3E5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2E5C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.74:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.