#DAEDD4 color
The hex color #DAEDD4 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 92.9% green and 83.1% blue (218, 237, 212).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 41% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Mint (#DFF1D6), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.05:1).
#DAEDD4 color codes
| HEX | #DAEDD4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 237, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 92.9%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 41%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 11%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 11%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.79, -10.76, 9.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.79, 14.68, 137.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.079, 80.227, 74.015) | |
| Decimal | 14347732 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAEDD4, 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 #DAEDD4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAEDD4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.05:1 | 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 #DAEDD4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efe9d3Protanopia
no red cones#ece7d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#daebe6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #daedd4; }
.text { color: #daedd4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #daedd4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 237 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #daedd4, #d4eddb); }
Similar colors
#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d7e7d0Peppermint#d7ecd9Silky Mint#cee1c8Endive#dfeddaGhost Lichen#ddeeddVanishing Point#e4f3e0Mojito#e5f0d9Maison Verte
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DAEDD4?
- #DAEDD4 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Hint of Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAEDD4?
- The RGB value is 218, 237, 212: 218 red, 237 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAEDD4?
- The complementary color is #E7D4ED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAEDD4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.05:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.