#D5EBCF color
The hex color #D5EBCF is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 92.2% green and 81.2% blue (213, 235, 207).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 41% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Mint (#DFF1D6), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.61:1).
#D5EBCF color codes
| HEX | #D5EBCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 235, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 92.2%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 41%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 12%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 12%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.81, -12.3, 11.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.81, 16.6, 137.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.409, 78.067, 70.484) | |
| Decimal | 14019535 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5EBCF, 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 #D5EBCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5EBCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.61:1 | 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 #D5EBCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede6ceProtanopia
no red cones#e9e4d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4e9e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5ebcf; }
.text { color: #d5ebcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5ebcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 235 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5ebcf, #cfebd7); }
Similar colors
#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#cee1c8Endive#d7e7d0Peppermint#d0eed7Jade Palace#d7ecd9Silky Mint#dce7cbBreath of Celery#cef0ccPastel Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D5EBCF?
- #D5EBCF is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Hint of Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5EBCF?
- The RGB value is 213, 235, 207: 213 red, 235 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5EBCF?
- The complementary color is #E5CFEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5EBCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.61:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.