#D4DECA color
The hex color #D4DECA is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 87.1% green and 79.2% blue (212, 222, 202).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 23% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Gin (#D9DFCD), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.1:1).
#D4DECA color codes
| HEX | #D4DECA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 222, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 87.1%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 23%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 9%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 9%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.24, -6.93, 8.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.24, 11.08, 128.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.932, 70.504, 66.106) | |
| Decimal | 13950666 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4DECA, 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 #D4DECA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4DECA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.1:1 | 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 #D4DECA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0dbc9Protanopia
no red cones#dfdacbDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5dcd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4deca; }
.text { color: #d4deca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4deca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 222 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4deca, #cadeca); }
Similar colors
#d9dfcdGin#d1dac0Zen Garden#dce0cdGentle Frost#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#dbe0d0Feta#ccddccFlip a Coin#d7e7d0Peppermint
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D4DECA?
- #D4DECA is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Gin. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4DECA?
- The RGB value is 212, 222, 202: 212 red, 222 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4DECA?
- The complementary color is #D4CADE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4DECA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.1:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.