#D5EFCA color
The hex color #D5EFCA is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 93.7% green and 79.2% blue (213, 239, 202).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 54% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Snowy Mint (#D6F0CD), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.03:1).
#D5EFCA color codes
| HEX | #D5EFCA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 239, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 93.7%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 54%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 15%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 15%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.75, -15.14, 15.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.75, 21.36, 135.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.966, 80.143, 67.701) | |
| Decimal | 14020554 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5EFCA, 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 #D5EFCA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5EFCA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.03:1 | 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 #D5EFCA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2e9c8Protanopia
no red cones#eee6ccDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5ece4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5efca; }
.text { color: #d5efca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5efca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 239 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5efca, #caefd2); }
Similar colors
#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#cef0ccPastel Mint#dcf1c7Green Glint#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#c6e1bcAmbrosia#dff1d6Hint of Mint#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#ddedbdMellow Mint
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #D5EFCA?
- #D5EFCA is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Snowy Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5EFCA?
- The RGB value is 213, 239, 202: 213 red, 239 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5EFCA?
- The complementary color is #E4CAEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5EFCA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.03:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.