#D2E9E1 color
The hex color #D2E9E1 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 91.4% green and 88.2% blue (210, 233, 225).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 34% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Ice Dagger (#CEE5DF), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.48:1).
#D2E9E1 color codes
| HEX | #D2E9E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 233, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 91.4%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 34%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 10%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 3%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.51, -9.07, 1.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.51, 9.16, 171.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.305, 77.415, 82.511) | |
| Decimal | 13822433 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2E9E1, 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 #D2E9E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2E9E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.48:1 | 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 #D2E9E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e6e1Protanopia
no red cones#e3e2e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#cdeae7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2e9e1; }
.text { color: #d2e9e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2e9e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 233 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2e9e1, #d2e5e9); }
Similar colors
#cee5dfIce Dagger#d8eee7Light Spirited#daeee6Shattered Ice#ceece7Spa#d9eae5Tropical Dream#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d6eae8Cold Omen
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D2E9E1?
- #D2E9E1 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Ice Dagger. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2E9E1?
- The RGB value is 210, 233, 225: 210 red, 233 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2E9E1?
- The complementary color is #E9D2DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2E9E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.48:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.