#D6DFD2 color
The hex color #D6DFD2 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 87.5% green and 82.4% blue (214, 223, 210).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 17% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Water Lily (#DDE3D5), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.34:1).
#D6DFD2 color codes
| HEX | #D6DFD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 223, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 87.5%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 17%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 6%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.84, -5.36, 5.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.84, 7.55, 135.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.75, 71.724, 71.341) | |
| Decimal | 14082002 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6DFD2, 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 #D6DFD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6DFD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.34:1 | 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 #D6DFD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0ddd1Protanopia
no red cones#dfdcd3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6dedbTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6dfd2; }
.text { color: #d6dfd2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6dfd2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 223 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6dfd2, #d2dfd5); }
Similar colors
#dde3d5Water Lily#dbe0d0Feta#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d9dfcdGin#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#dfeadeHint of Green#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#d4d8ceLuna
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D6DFD2?
- #D6DFD2 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Water Lily. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6DFD2?
- The RGB value is 214, 223, 210: 214 red, 223 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6DFD2?
- The complementary color is #DBD2DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6DFD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.34:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.