#D4E2BC color
The hex color #D4E2BC is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 88.6% green and 73.7% blue (212, 226, 188).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 40% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mellow Mint (#DDEDBD), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.4:1).
#D4E2BC color codes
| HEX | #D4E2BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 226, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 88.6%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 40%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 17%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 17%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.98, -11.26, 17.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.98, 20.41, 123.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.424, 72.021, 58.127) | |
| Decimal | 13951676 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4E2BC, 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 #D4E2BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4E2BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.4:1 | 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 #D4E2BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7ddbaProtanopia
no red cones#e5ddbeDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7ded7Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4e2bc; }
.text { color: #d4e2bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4e2bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 226 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4e2bc, #c1e2bc); }
Similar colors
#ddedbdMellow Mint#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dadeb5April Showers#dcf1c7Green Glint#c2d3afMorris Leaf#c6e1bcAmbrosia#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#d1dac0Zen Garden
Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #D4E2BC?
- #D4E2BC is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Mellow Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4E2BC?
- The RGB value is 212, 226, 188: 212 red, 226 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4E2BC?
- The complementary color is #CABCE2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4E2BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.4:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.