#D3E3CC color
The hex color #D3E3CC is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 89% green and 80% blue (211, 227, 204).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 29% saturation and 85% 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 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.63:1).
#D3E3CC color codes
| HEX | #D3E3CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 227, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 89%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 29%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 10%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 10%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.52, -9.47, 9.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.52, 13.36, 135.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.23, 73.146, 67.797) | |
| Decimal | 13886412 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3E3CC, 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 #D3E3CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3E3CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.63:1 | 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 #D3E3CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5dfcbProtanopia
no red cones#e2decdDeuteranopia
no green cones#d3e1dcTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3e3cc; }
.text { color: #d3e3cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3e3cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 227 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3e3cc, #cce3d1); }
Similar colors
#d7e7d0Peppermint#cee1c8Endive#ccddccFlip a Coin#dce7cbBreath of Celery#d7ecd9Silky Mint#dfeddaGhost Lichen#d4e8d8Splashdown#cadeceRuins of Civilization
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D3E3CC?
- #D3E3CC 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 #D3E3CC?
- The RGB value is 211, 227, 204: 211 red, 227 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3E3CC?
- The complementary color is #DCCCE3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3E3CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.63:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.