#DBE6DE color
The hex color #DBE6DE is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 90.2% green and 87.1% blue (219, 230, 222).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 18% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Celadon Dream (#DBE7E1), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.39:1).
#DBE6DE color codes
| HEX | #DBE6DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 230, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 90.2%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 18%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 5%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 3%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.29, -5.12, 2.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.29, 5.75, 152.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.693, 76.927, 80.217) | |
| Decimal | 14411486 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBE6DE, 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 #DBE6DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBE6DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.39:1 | 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 #DBE6DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e4deProtanopia
no red cones#e4e3deDeuteranopia
no green cones#dae6e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbe6de; }
.text { color: #dbe6de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbe6de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 230 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbe6de, #dbe6e4); }
Similar colors
#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dbe9dfClair de Lune#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#dfeadeHint of Green#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#deece1Pastel Smirk#d7e5d8Whispering Frost
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #DBE6DE?
- #DBE6DE is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Celadon Dream. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBE6DE?
- The RGB value is 219, 230, 222: 219 red, 230 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBE6DE?
- The complementary color is #E6DBE3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBE6DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.39:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.