#D6E3DA color
The hex color #D6E3DA is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 89% green and 85.5% blue (214, 227, 218).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 19% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Clair de Lune (#DBE9DF), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.86:1).
#D6E3DA color codes
| HEX | #D6E3DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 227, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 89%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 19%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 6%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.06, -5.98, 2.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.06, 6.65, 154.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.853, 74.296, 77.082) | |
| Decimal | 14083034 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6E3DA, 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 #D6E3DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6E3DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.86:1 | 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 #D6E3DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e1daProtanopia
no red cones#e0dfdaDeuteranopia
no green cones#d4e3e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6e3da; }
.text { color: #d6e3da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6e3da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 227 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6e3da, #d6e3e1); }
Similar colors
#dbe9dfClair de Lune#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#deece1Pastel Smirk#dfeadeHint of Green#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#ddece0Cryo Freeze#dfe9e3Frosty Pink
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D6E3DA?
- #D6E3DA is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Clair de Lune. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6E3DA?
- The RGB value is 214, 227, 218: 214 red, 227 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6E3DA?
- The complementary color is #E3D6DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6E3DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.86:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.