#D9F7F5 color
The hex color #D9F7F5 is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 96.9% green and 96.1% blue (217, 247, 245).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 65% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Light Cyan (#E0FFFF), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.57:1).
#D9F7F5 color codes
| HEX | #D9F7F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 247, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 96.9%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 65%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 12%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.1, -10.07, -2.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.1, 10.34, 193.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.353, 87.864, 99.2) | |
| Decimal | 14284789 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9F7F5, 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 #D9F7F5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9F7F5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.57:1 | 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 #D9F7F5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3f4f5Protanopia
no red cones#edeff5Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1f9f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9f7f5; }
.text { color: #d9f7f5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9f7f5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 247 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9f7f5, #d9eaf7); }
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Questions
- What color is #D9F7F5?
- #D9F7F5 is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Light Cyan. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9F7F5?
- The RGB value is 217, 247, 245: 217 red, 247 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9F7F5?
- The complementary color is #F7D9DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9F7F5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.57:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.