#DBE2D3 color
The hex color #DBE2D3 is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 88.6% green and 82.7% blue (219, 226, 211).
Its hue angle is 88°, with 21% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Water Lily (#DDE3D5), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.83:1).
#DBE2D3 color codes
| HEX | #DBE2D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 226, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 88.6%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 21%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(88, 7%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 7%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89, -5.01, 6.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89, 8.22, 127.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.166, 74.156, 72.338) | |
| Decimal | 14410451 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBE2D3, 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 #DBE2D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBE2D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.83:1 | 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 #DBE2D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4e0d2Protanopia
no red cones#e3dfd4Deuteranopia
no green cones#dce0deTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbe2d3; }
.text { color: #dbe2d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbe2d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 226 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbe2d3, #d4e2d3); }
Similar colors
#dde3d5Water Lily#dbe0d0Feta#d9dfcdGin#dce0cdGentle Frost#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#dfeadeHint of Green#e0e1d1Wild Wheat
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #DBE2D3?
- #DBE2D3 is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Water Lily. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBE2D3?
- The RGB value is 219, 226, 211: 219 red, 226 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBE2D3?
- The complementary color is #DAD3E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBE2D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.83:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.