#DBE0CE color
The hex color #DBE0CE is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 87.8% green and 80.8% blue (219, 224, 206).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 22% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Gin (#D9DFCD), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.57:1).
#DBE0CE color codes
| HEX | #DBE0CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 224, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 87.8%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 22%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 8%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.37, -4.84, 8.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.37, 9.55, 120.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.008, 72.828, 68.908) | |
| Decimal | 14409934 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBE0CE, 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 #DBE0CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBE0CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.57:1 | 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 #DBE0CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3decdProtanopia
no red cones#e2decfDeuteranopia
no green cones#dddedbTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbe0ce; }
.text { color: #dbe0ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbe0ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 224 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbe0ce, #d2e0ce); }
Similar colors
#d9dfcdGin#dce0cdGentle Frost#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dbe0d0Feta#dde3d5Water Lily#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#dedfc9Sip of Mint#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #DBE0CE?
- #DBE0CE is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Gin. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBE0CE?
- The RGB value is 219, 224, 206: 219 red, 224 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBE0CE?
- The complementary color is #D3CEE0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBE0CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.57:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.