#D5E2D3 color
The hex color #D5E2D3 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 88.6% green and 82.7% blue (213, 226, 211).
Its hue angle is 112°, with 21% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Misty Marsh (#D3E1D3), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.65:1).
#D5E2D3 color codes
| HEX | #D5E2D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 226, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 88.6%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(112, 21%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(112, 7%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 7%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.56, -7.06, 5.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.56, 9.16, 140.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.393, 73.242, 72.255) | |
| Decimal | 14017235 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5E2D3, 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 #D5E2D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5E2D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.65:1 | 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 #D5E2D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3dfd2Protanopia
no red cones#e1ded4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4e1deTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5e2d3; }
.text { color: #d5e2d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5e2d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 226 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5e2d3, #d3e2d9); }
Similar colors
#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#ccddccFlip a Coin#dfeadeHint of Green#ddece0Cryo Freeze#dbe9dfClair de Lune#d4e8d8Splashdown#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D5E2D3?
- #D5E2D3 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Misty Marsh. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5E2D3?
- The RGB value is 213, 226, 211: 213 red, 226 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5E2D3?
- The complementary color is #E0D3E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5E2D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.65:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.