#D9E7CF color
The hex color #D9E7CF is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 90.6% green and 81.2% blue (217, 231, 207).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 33% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Peppermint (#D7E7D0), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.28:1).
#D9E7CF color codes
| HEX | #D9E7CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 231, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 90.6%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 33%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 10%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 10%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.05, -8.93, 10.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.05, 13.48, 131.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.452, 76.408, 70.161) | |
| Decimal | 14280655 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9E7CF, 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 #D9E7CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9E7CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.28:1 | 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 #D9E7CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eae3ceProtanopia
no red cones#e7e2d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#dae5e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9e7cf; }
.text { color: #d9e7cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9e7cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 231 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9e7cf, #cfe7d1); }
Similar colors
#d7e7d0Peppermint#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dfeddaGhost Lichen#cee1c8Endive#e5f0d9Maison Verte#dff1d6Hint of Mint#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#e1efddDistant Landscape
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #D9E7CF?
- #D9E7CF is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Peppermint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9E7CF?
- The RGB value is 217, 231, 207: 217 red, 231 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9E7CF?
- The complementary color is #DDCFE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9E7CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.28:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.