#D3FF9B color
The hex color #D3FF9B is a light, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 100% green and 60.8% blue (211, 255, 155).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 100% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Lime Mist (#DDFFAA), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.55:1).
#D3FF9B color codes
| HEX | #D3FF9B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 255, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 100%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 100%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 39%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 39%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.05, -30.29, 43.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.05, 52.79, 125.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.54, 87.735, 44.328) | |
| Decimal | 13893531 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3FF9B, 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 #D3FF9B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3FF9B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.55:1 | 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 #D3FF9B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff394Protanopia
no red cones#fff0a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d7f7e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3ff9b; }
.text { color: #d3ff9b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3ff9b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 255 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3ff9b, #a1ff9b); }
Similar colors
#ddffaaLime Mist#c1fd95Celery Mousse#d8f19cCreamy Avocado#c2f177Cucumber Milk#bbee99Sweet Mint Pesto#c6ec7aVenomous Sting#beeb71Pisco Sour#befdb7Glow in the Dark
Closest common color name: Pale Green.
Questions
- What color is #D3FF9B?
- #D3FF9B is a light, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Lime Mist. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3FF9B?
- The RGB value is 211, 255, 155: 211 red, 255 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3FF9B?
- The complementary color is #C79BFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3FF9B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.55:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.