#D3E9E1 color
The hex color #D3E9E1 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 91.4% green and 88.2% blue (211, 233, 225).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 33% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Light Spirited (#D8EEE7), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.51:1).
#D3E9E1 color codes
| HEX | #D3E9E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 233, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 91.4%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 33%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 9%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 3%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.58, -8.74, 1.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.58, 8.86, 170.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.591, 77.562, 82.524) | |
| Decimal | 13887969 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3E9E1, 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 #D3E9E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3E9E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.51:1 | 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 #D3E9E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e6e1Protanopia
no red cones#e3e3e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#cfe9e7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3e9e1; }
.text { color: #d3e9e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3e9e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 233 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3e9e1, #d3e6e9); }
Similar colors
#d8eee7Light Spirited#cee5dfIce Dagger#daeee6Shattered Ice#d9eae5Tropical Dream#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#ceece7Spa#dbe9dfClair de Lune#d6eae8Cold Omen
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D3E9E1?
- #D3E9E1 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Light Spirited. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3E9E1?
- The RGB value is 211, 233, 225: 211 red, 233 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3E9E1?
- The complementary color is #E9D3DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3E9E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.51:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.