#D4DBBF color
The hex color #D4DBBF is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 85.9% green and 74.9% blue (212, 219, 191).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 28% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Zen Garden (#D1DAC0), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.68:1).
#D4DBBF color codes
| HEX | #D4DBBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 219, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 85.9%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 28%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 13%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 13%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.22, -7.23, 12.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.22, 14.85, 119.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.886, 68.422, 59.227) | |
| Decimal | 13949887 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4DBBF, 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 #D4DBBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4DBBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.68:1 | 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 #D4DBBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfd8bdProtanopia
no red cones#ded8c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d7d8d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4dbbf; }
.text { color: #d4dbbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4dbbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 219 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4dbbf, #c6dbbf); }
Similar colors
#d1dac0Zen Garden#dbe0c4Airy Fields#daddc3Planet Earth#dee2c7Marble Grape#d5d7bfMedlar#e1e4c5Frost#dce7cbBreath of Celery#cfd1b2Bitter Melon
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D4DBBF?
- #D4DBBF is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Zen Garden. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4DBBF?
- The RGB value is 212, 219, 191: 212 red, 219 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4DBBF?
- The complementary color is #C6BFDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4DBBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.68:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.