#D2F8EF color
The hex color #D2F8EF is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 97.3% green and 93.7% blue (210, 248, 239).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 73% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Candied Snow (#D8FFF3), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.41:1).
#D2F8EF color codes
| HEX | #D2F8EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 248, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 97.3%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 73%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 15%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 4%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.77, -13.93, 0.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.77, 13.93, 179.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.722, 87.066, 94.461) | |
| Decimal | 13826287 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2F8EF, 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 #D2F8EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2F8EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.41:1 | 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 #D2F8EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5f3efProtanopia
no red cones#edeef0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c9f9f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2f8ef; }
.text { color: #d2f8ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2f8ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 248 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2f8ef, #d2eef8); }
Similar colors
#d8fff3Candied Snow#caf0e5Caribbean#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#d6fffaIce#ceece7Spa#c3ece9Gentle Cold#dbfffeCold Canada#c3fbf4Glacial Drift
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D2F8EF?
- #D2F8EF is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Candied Snow. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2F8EF?
- The RGB value is 210, 248, 239: 210 red, 248 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2F8EF?
- The complementary color is #F8D2DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2F8EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.41:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.