#D2EBC6 color
The hex color #D2EBC6 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 92.2% green and 77.6% blue (210, 235, 198).
Its hue angle is 101°, with 48% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Snowy Mint (#D6F0CD), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.44:1).
#D2EBC6 color codes
| HEX | #D2EBC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 235, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 92.2%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(101, 48%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(101, 16%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 16%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.41, -14.84, 15.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.41, 21.26, 134.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.478, 77.195, 64.813) | |
| Decimal | 13822918 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2EBC6, 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 #D2EBC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2EBC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.44:1 | 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 #D2EBC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eee5c4Protanopia
no red cones#eae3c8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d2e8e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2ebc6; }
.text { color: #d2ebc6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2ebc6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 235 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2ebc6, #c6ebcd); }
Similar colors
#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#dcf1c7Green Glint#c6e1bcAmbrosia#cef0ccPastel Mint#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#dff1d6Hint of Mint#ddedbdMellow Mint
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #D2EBC6?
- #D2EBC6 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Snowy Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2EBC6?
- The RGB value is 210, 235, 198: 210 red, 235 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2EBC6?
- The complementary color is #DFC6EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2EBC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.44:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.