#D7F0EF color
The hex color #D7F0EF is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 94.1% green and 93.7% blue (215, 240, 239).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 45% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Teardrop (#D1EAEA), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.6:1).
#D7F0EF color codes
| HEX | #D7F0EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 240, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 94.1%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 45%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 10%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.01, -8.34, -2.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.01, 8.65, 195.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.761, 82.998, 93.726) | |
| Decimal | 14151919 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7F0EF, 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 #D7F0EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7F0EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.6:1 | 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 #D7F0EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ededefProtanopia
no red cones#e7e9efDeuteranopia
no green cones#d0f2f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7f0ef; }
.text { color: #d7f0ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7f0ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 240 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7f0ef, #d7e4f0); }
Similar colors
#d1eaeaTeardrop#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#cfebeaMint Chip#d1eaecJet d’Eau#cfeceeSprinkled With Dew#d8f1f4Let It Snow#d6eae8Cold Omen#d1eaedCastle in the Sky
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D7F0EF?
- #D7F0EF is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Teardrop. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7F0EF?
- The RGB value is 215, 240, 239: 215 red, 240 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7F0EF?
- The complementary color is #F0D7D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7F0EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.6:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.