#D2EAE7 color
The hex color #D2EAE7 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 91.8% green and 90.6% blue (210, 234, 231).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 36% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Teardrop (#D1EAEA), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.66:1).
#D2EAE7 color codes
| HEX | #D2EAE7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 234, 231) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 91.8%, 90.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 36%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 10%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 1%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.92, -8.44, -1.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.92, 8.53, 188.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.422, 78.316, 86.992) | |
| Decimal | 13822695 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2EAE7, 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 #D2EAE7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2EAE7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.66:1 | 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 #D2EAE7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e7e7Protanopia
no red cones#e2e3e7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ccebe9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2eae7; }
.text { color: #d2eae7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2eae7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 234 231 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2eae7, #d2e1ea); }
Similar colors
#d1eaeaTeardrop#cfebeaMint Chip#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#d6eae8Cold Omen#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#cee5dfIce Dagger#cce7e8Starship Tonic#d8eee7Light Spirited
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D2EAE7?
- #D2EAE7 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Teardrop. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2EAE7?
- The RGB value is 210, 234, 231: 210 red, 234 green and 231 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2EAE7?
- The complementary color is #EAD2D5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2EAE7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.66:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.