#DBE6BF color
The hex color #DBE6BF is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 90.2% green and 74.9% blue (219, 230, 191).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 44% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Mellow Mint (#DDEDBD), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.08:1).
#DBE6BF color codes
| HEX | #DBE6BF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 230, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 90.2%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 44%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 17%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 17%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.59, -10.32, 17.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.59, 20.57, 120.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.913, 75.415, 60.312) | |
| Decimal | 14411455 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBE6BF, 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 #DBE6BF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBE6BF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.08:1 | 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 #DBE6BF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebe1bdProtanopia
no red cones#eae1c1Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfe2dbTritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbe6bf; }
.text { color: #dbe6bf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbe6bf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 230 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbe6bf, #c7e6bf); }
Similar colors
#ddedbdMellow Mint#dadeb5April Showers#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dcf1c7Green Glint#e1e4c5Frost#eef3d0Race the Sun#dbe0c4Airy Fields#ededc7Honey Do
Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #DBE6BF?
- #DBE6BF is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Mellow Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBE6BF?
- The RGB value is 219, 230, 191: 219 red, 230 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBE6BF?
- The complementary color is #CABFE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBE6BF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.08:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.