#D3E6DD color
The hex color #D3E6DD is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 90.2% green and 86.7% blue (211, 230, 221).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 28% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Shattered Ice (#DAEEE6), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.13:1).
#D3E6DD color codes
| HEX | #D3E6DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 230, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 90.2%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 28%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 8%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 4%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.7, -7.96, 2.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.7, 8.27, 164.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.209, 75.662, 79.403) | |
| Decimal | 13887197 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3E6DD, 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 #D3E6DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3E6DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.13:1 | 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 #D3E6DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e3ddProtanopia
no red cones#e1e0deDeuteranopia
no green cones#d0e6e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3e6dd; }
.text { color: #d3e6dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3e6dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 230 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3e6dd, #d3e6e6); }
Similar colors
#daeee6Shattered Ice#cee5dfIce Dagger#dbe9dfClair de Lune#d8eee7Light Spirited#d9eae5Tropical Dream#ddece0Cryo Freeze#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#deece1Pastel Smirk
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D3E6DD?
- #D3E6DD is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Shattered Ice. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3E6DD?
- The RGB value is 211, 230, 221: 211 red, 230 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3E6DD?
- The complementary color is #E6D3DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3E6DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.13:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.