#DBEADB color
The hex color #DBEADB is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 91.8% green and 85.9% blue (219, 234, 219).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 26% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Vanishing Point (#DDEEDD), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.8:1).
#DBEADB color codes
| HEX | #DBEADB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 234, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 91.8%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 26%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 6%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.24, -7.69, 5.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.24, 9.5, 144.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.42, 79.02, 78.494) | |
| Decimal | 14412507 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBEADB, 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 #DBEADB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBEADB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.8:1 | 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 #DBEADB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebe7daProtanopia
no red cones#e8e5dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#dae9e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbeadb; }
.text { color: #dbeadb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbeadb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 234 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbeadb, #dbeae3); }
Similar colors
#ddeeddVanishing Point#ddece0Cryo Freeze#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#e1efddDistant Landscape#dfeddaGhost Lichen#deece1Pastel Smirk#d4e8d8Splashdown#dfeadeHint of Green
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DBEADB?
- #DBEADB is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Vanishing Point. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBEADB?
- The RGB value is 219, 234, 219: 219 red, 234 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBEADB?
- The complementary color is #EADBEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBEADB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.8:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.