#D6ECD2 color
The hex color #D6ECD2 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 92.5% green and 82.4% blue (214, 236, 210).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 41% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Mint (#DFF1D6), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.79:1).
#D6ECD2 color codes
| HEX | #D6ECD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 236, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 92.5%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 41%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 11%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 11%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.21, -11.95, 10.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.21, 15.69, 139.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.358, 78.939, 72.543) | |
| Decimal | 14085330 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6ECD2, 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 #D6ECD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6ECD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.79:1 | 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 #D6ECD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eee7d1Protanopia
no red cones#eae5d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d5eae4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6ecd2; }
.text { color: #d6ecd2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6ecd2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 236 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6ecd2, #d2ecdb); }
Similar colors
#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d7e7d0Peppermint#d7ecd9Silky Mint#cee1c8Endive#d0eed7Jade Palace#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#d4e8d8Splashdown#ddeeddVanishing Point
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D6ECD2?
- #D6ECD2 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 #D6ECD2?
- The RGB value is 214, 236, 210: 214 red, 236 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6ECD2?
- The complementary color is #E8D2EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6ECD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.79:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.