#DBEFD3 color
The hex color #DBEFD3 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 93.7% green and 82.7% blue (219, 239, 211).
Its hue angle is 103°, with 47% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Mint (#DFF1D6), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.3:1).
#DBEFD3 color codes
| HEX | #DBEFD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 239, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 93.7%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(103, 47%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(103, 12%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 12%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.35, -11.59, 11.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.35, 16.2, 135.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.836, 81.496, 73.561) | |
| Decimal | 14413779 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBEFD3, 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 #DBEFD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBEFD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.3:1 | 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 #DBEFD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1ead1Protanopia
no red cones#eee8d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#dbede7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbefd3; }
.text { color: #dbefd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbefd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 239 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbefd3, #d3efd9); }
Similar colors
#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d7e7d0Peppermint#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#d7ecd9Silky Mint#cee1c8Endive#dce7cbBreath of Celery#d0eed7Jade Palace#e5f0d9Maison Verte
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DBEFD3?
- #DBEFD3 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Hint of Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBEFD3?
- The RGB value is 219, 239, 211: 219 red, 239 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBEFD3?
- The complementary color is #E7D3EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBEFD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.3:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.