#D7E3DB color
The hex color #D7E3DB is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 89% green and 85.9% blue (215, 227, 219).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 18% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Celadon Dream (#DBE7E1), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.9:1).
#D7E3DB color codes
| HEX | #D7E3DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 227, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 89%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 18%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 5%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 4%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.16, -5.47, 2.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.16, 6.02, 155.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.277, 74.499, 77.787) | |
| Decimal | 14148571 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7E3DB, 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 #D7E3DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7E3DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | 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 #D7E3DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e1dbProtanopia
no red cones#e1dfdbDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5e3e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7e3db; }
.text { color: #d7e3db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7e3db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 227 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7e3db, #d7e3e1); }
Similar colors
#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dbe9dfClair de Lune#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#dfeadeHint of Green#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#deece1Pastel Smirk
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #D7E3DB?
- #D7E3DB is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Celadon Dream. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7E3DB?
- The RGB value is 215, 227, 219: 215 red, 227 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7E3DB?
- The complementary color is #E3D7DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7E3DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.9:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.