#D5F2F0 color
The hex color #D5F2F0 is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 94.9% green and 94.1% blue (213, 242, 240).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 53% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Mint Chip (#CFEBEA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.79:1).
#D5F2F0 color codes
| HEX | #D5F2F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 242, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 94.9%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 53%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 12%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.42, -9.79, -2.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.42, 10.04, 192.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.917, 83.94, 94.676) | |
| Decimal | 14021360 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5F2F0, 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 #D5F2F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5F2F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.79:1 | 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 #D5F2F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeeff0Protanopia
no red cones#e8eaf0Deuteranopia
no green cones#cdf4f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5f2f0; }
.text { color: #d5f2f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5f2f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 242 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5f2f0, #d5e5f2); }
Similar colors
#cfebeaMint Chip#ceece7Spa#cfeceeSprinkled With Dew#d1eaeaTeardrop#cae8e8Tropical Mist#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#cce7e8Starship Tonic
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D5F2F0?
- #D5F2F0 is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Mint Chip. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5F2F0?
- The RGB value is 213, 242, 240: 213 red, 242 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5F2F0?
- The complementary color is #F2D5D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5F2F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.79:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.