#D3E2CB color
The hex color #D3E2CB is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 88.6% green and 79.6% blue (211, 226, 203).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 28% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Peppermint (#D7E7D0), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.51:1).
#D3E2CB color codes
| HEX | #D3E2CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 226, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 88.6%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 28%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 10%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 10%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.23, -9.14, 9.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.23, 13.21, 133.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.838, 72.553, 67.077) | |
| Decimal | 13886155 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3E2CB, 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 #D3E2CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3E2CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.51:1 | 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 #D3E2CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4decaProtanopia
no red cones#e2ddccDeuteranopia
no green cones#d3e0dbTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3e2cb; }
.text { color: #d3e2cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3e2cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 226 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3e2cb, #cbe2ce); }
Similar colors
#d7e7d0Peppermint#cee1c8Endive#dce7cbBreath of Celery#ccddccFlip a Coin#d1dac0Zen Garden#dfeddaGhost Lichen#d7ecd9Silky Mint#cadeceRuins of Civilization
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D3E2CB?
- #D3E2CB is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Peppermint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3E2CB?
- The RGB value is 211, 226, 203: 211 red, 226 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3E2CB?
- The complementary color is #DACBE2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3E2CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.51:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.