#DBEFE2 color
The hex color #DBEFE2 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 93.7% green and 88.6% blue (219, 239, 226).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 38% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Frozen Civilization (#E1F5E5), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.46:1).
#DBEFE2 color codes
| HEX | #DBEFE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 239, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 93.7%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 38%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 8%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 5%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.7, -8.96, 4.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.7, 9.83, 155.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.805, 82.283, 83.931) | |
| Decimal | 14413794 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBEFE2, 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 #DBEFE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBEFE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.46:1 | 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 #DBEFE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efece1Protanopia
no red cones#ebe9e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8efebTritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbefe2; }
.text { color: #dbefe2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbefe2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 239 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbefe2, #dbefec); }
Similar colors
#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#ddeeddVanishing Point#ddece0Cryo Freeze#d4e8d8Splashdown#daeee6Shattered Ice#deece1Pastel Smirk#d7ecd9Silky Mint#e1f8e7Toxic Latte
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DBEFE2?
- #DBEFE2 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Frozen Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBEFE2?
- The RGB value is 219, 239, 226: 219 red, 239 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBEFE2?
- The complementary color is #EFDBE8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBEFE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.46:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.