#D2EBE3 color
The hex color #D2EBE3 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 92.2% green and 89% blue (210, 235, 227).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 38% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Light Spirited (#D8EEE7), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.73:1).
#D2EBE3 color codes
| HEX | #D2EBE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 235, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 92.2%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 38%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 11%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 3%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.08, -9.71, 1.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.08, 9.77, 173.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.149, 78.663, 84.146) | |
| Decimal | 13822947 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2EBE3, 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 #D2EBE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2EBE3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.73:1 | 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 #D2EBE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e8e3Protanopia
no red cones#e4e4e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#cdece8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2ebe3; }
.text { color: #d2ebe3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2ebe3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 235 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2ebe3, #d2e7eb); }
Similar colors
#d8eee7Light Spirited#cee5dfIce Dagger#daeee6Shattered Ice#ceece7Spa#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#d9eae5Tropical Dream#cfebeaMint Chip
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D2EBE3?
- #D2EBE3 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Light Spirited. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2EBE3?
- The RGB value is 210, 235, 227: 210 red, 235 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2EBE3?
- The complementary color is #EBD2DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2EBE3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.73:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.