#D3DCBE color
The hex color #D3DCBE is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 86.3% green and 74.5% blue (211, 220, 190).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 30% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Zen Garden (#D1DAC0), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.75:1).
#D3DCBE color codes
| HEX | #D3DCBE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 220, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 86.3%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 30%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 14%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 14%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.38, -8.25, 13.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.38, 16.01, 121.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.75, 68.753, 58.723) | |
| Decimal | 13884606 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3DCBE, 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 #D3DCBE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3DCBE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.75:1 | 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 #D3DCBE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0d8bcProtanopia
no red cones#dfd8bfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6d9d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3dcbe; }
.text { color: #d3dcbe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3dcbe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 220 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3dcbe, #c4dcbe); }
Similar colors
#d1dac0Zen Garden#dbe0c4Airy Fields#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dee2c7Marble Grape#daddc3Planet Earth#e1e4c5Frost#cfd1b2Bitter Melon#d5d7bfMedlar
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D3DCBE?
- #D3DCBE is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Zen Garden. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3DCBE?
- The RGB value is 211, 220, 190: 211 red, 220 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3DCBE?
- The complementary color is #C7BEDC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3DCBE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.75:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.