#D7E6D4 color
The hex color #D7E6D4 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 90.2% green and 83.1% blue (215, 230, 212).
Its hue angle is 110°, with 26% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Lichen (#DFEDDA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.16:1).
#D7E6D4 color codes
| HEX | #D7E6D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 230, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 90.2%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(110, 26%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(110, 8%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 8%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.76, -8.24, 7.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.76, 10.85, 139.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.203, 75.794, 73.311) | |
| Decimal | 14149332 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7E6D4, 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 #D7E6D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7E6D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.16:1 | 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 #D7E6D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e3d3Protanopia
no red cones#e5e1d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6e5e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7e6d4; }
.text { color: #d7e6d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7e6d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 230 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7e6d4, #d4e6da); }
Similar colors
#dfeddaGhost Lichen#d7e7d0Peppermint#ddeeddVanishing Point#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d4e8d8Splashdown#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#e1efddDistant Landscape#ccddccFlip a Coin
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D7E6D4?
- #D7E6D4 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ghost Lichen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7E6D4?
- The RGB value is 215, 230, 212: 215 red, 230 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7E6D4?
- The complementary color is #E3D4E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7E6D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.16:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.