#D6ECCF color
The hex color #D6ECCF is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 92.5% green and 81.2% blue (214, 236, 207).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 43% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Mint (#DFF1D6), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.76:1).
#D6ECCF color codes
| HEX | #D6ECCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 236, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 92.5%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 43%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 12%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 12%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.14, -12.46, 11.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.14, 17.04, 137) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.987, 78.791, 70.593) | |
| Decimal | 14085327 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6ECCF, 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 #D6ECCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6ECCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | 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 #D6ECCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eee7cdProtanopia
no red cones#eae5d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d5eae4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6eccf; }
.text { color: #d6eccf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6eccf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 236 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6eccf, #cfecd7); }
Similar colors
#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#cee1c8Endive#d7e7d0Peppermint#d0eed7Jade Palace#d7ecd9Silky Mint#cef0ccPastel Mint#dce7cbBreath of Celery
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D6ECCF?
- #D6ECCF 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 #D6ECCF?
- The RGB value is 214, 236, 207: 214 red, 236 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6ECCF?
- The complementary color is #E5CFEC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6ECCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.76:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.