#D9F1CB color
The hex color #D9F1CB is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 94.5% green and 79.6% blue (217, 241, 203).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 58% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Snowy Mint (#D6F0CD), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.39:1).
#D9F1CB color codes
| HEX | #D9F1CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 241, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 94.5%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 58%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 16%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 16%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.56, -14.59, 15.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.56, 21.47, 132.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.848, 81.973, 68.578) | |
| Decimal | 14283211 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9F1CB, 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 #D9F1CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9F1CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.39:1 | 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 #D9F1CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5ebc9Protanopia
no red cones#f1e9cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#d9eee6Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9f1cb; }
.text { color: #d9f1cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9f1cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 241 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9f1cb, #cbf1d0); }
Similar colors
#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#dcf1c7Green Glint#cef0ccPastel Mint#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#dff1d6Hint of Mint#ddedbdMellow Mint#c6e1bcAmbrosia#cfe8b6Frozen Forest
Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #D9F1CB?
- #D9F1CB is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Snowy Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9F1CB?
- The RGB value is 217, 241, 203: 217 red, 241 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9F1CB?
- The complementary color is #E3CBF1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9F1CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.39:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.