#D7E0CF color
The hex color #D7E0CF is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 87.8% green and 81.2% blue (215, 224, 207).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 22% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Gin (#D9DFCD), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.45:1).
#D7E0CF color codes
| HEX | #D7E0CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 224, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 87.8%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 22%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 8%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 8%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.1, -6.06, 7.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.1, 9.47, 129.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.941, 72.263, 69.494) | |
| Decimal | 14147791 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7E0CF, 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 #D7E0CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7E0CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.45:1 | 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 #D7E0CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2ddceProtanopia
no red cones#e0ddd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8dedbTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7e0cf; }
.text { color: #d7e0cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7e0cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 224 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7e0cf, #cfe0d0); }
Similar colors
#d9dfcdGin#dbe0d0Feta#dde3d5Water Lily#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dce0cdGentle Frost#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#d7e5d8Whispering Frost
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D7E0CF?
- #D7E0CF is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gin. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7E0CF?
- The RGB value is 215, 224, 207: 215 red, 224 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7E0CF?
- The complementary color is #D8CFE0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7E0CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.45:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.