#D8ECDE color
The hex color #D8ECDE is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 92.5% green and 87.1% blue (216, 236, 222).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 34% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Splashdown (#D4E8D8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.97:1).
#D8ECDE color codes
| HEX | #D8ECDE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 236, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 92.5%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 34%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 8%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 6%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.62, -9.17, 4.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.62, 10.22, 153.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.496, 79.863, 80.741) | |
| Decimal | 14216414 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8ECDE, 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 #D8ECDE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8ECDE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.97:1 | 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 #D8ECDE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ece8ddProtanopia
no red cones#e8e6dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5ebe8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8ecde; }
.text { color: #d8ecde; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8ecde; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 236 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8ecde, #d8ece8); }
Similar colors
#d4e8d8Splashdown#ddeeddVanishing Point#d7ecd9Silky Mint#ddece0Cryo Freeze#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#deece1Pastel Smirk#daeee6Shattered Ice
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D8ECDE?
- #D8ECDE is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Splashdown. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D8ECDE?
- The RGB value is 216, 236, 222: 216 red, 236 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8ECDE?
- The complementary color is #ECD8E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8ECDE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.97:1 and white text 1.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.