#DBF19A color
The hex color #DBF19A is a light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 94.5% green and 60.4% blue (219, 241, 154).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 76% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Avocado (#D8F19C), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.06:1).
#DBF19A color codes
| HEX | #DBF19A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 241, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 94.5%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 76%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 36%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 36%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.82, -20.86, 39.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.82, 44.82, 117.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.501, 80.304, 42.562) | |
| Decimal | 14414234 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBF19A, 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 #DBF19A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBF19A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.06:1 | 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 #DBF19A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbe894Protanopia
no red cones#f9e89eDeuteranopia
no green cones#e2e9dbTritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbf19a; }
.text { color: #dbf19a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbf19a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 241 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbf19a, #b0f19a); }
Similar colors
#d8f19cCreamy Avocado#ddffaaLime Mist#d9e6a6Mermaid Tears#c6ec7aVenomous Sting#f5f9adYellow Chalk#dfe289Sassy Lime#eeeeaaPollen#f1efa6Pale Canary
Closest common color name: Pastel Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #DBF19A?
- #DBF19A is a light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Creamy Avocado. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBF19A?
- The RGB value is 219, 241, 154: 219 red, 241 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBF19A?
- The complementary color is #B09AF1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBF19A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.06:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.