#D4E6CE color
The hex color #D4E6CE is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 90.2% green and 80.8% blue (212, 230, 206).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 32% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Peppermint (#D7E7D0), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.01:1).
#D4E6CE color codes
| HEX | #D4E6CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 230, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 90.2%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 32%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 10%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.41, -10.3, 9.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.41, 14.13, 136.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.587, 75.046, 69.358) | |
| Decimal | 13952718 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4E6CE, 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 #D4E6CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4E6CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.01:1 | 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 #D4E6CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e2cdProtanopia
no red cones#e5e0cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d4e4dfTritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4e6ce; }
.text { color: #d4e6ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4e6ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 230 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4e6ce, #cee6d4); }
Similar colors
#d7e7d0Peppermint#cee1c8Endive#d7ecd9Silky Mint#dff1d6Hint of Mint#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dfeddaGhost Lichen#d4e8d8Splashdown#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D4E6CE?
- #D4E6CE is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Peppermint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4E6CE?
- The RGB value is 212, 230, 206: 212 red, 230 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4E6CE?
- The complementary color is #E0CEE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4E6CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.01:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.