#DBF4E0 color
The hex color #DBF4E0 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 95.7% green and 87.8% blue (219, 244, 224).
Its hue angle is 132°, with 53% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Toxic Latte (#E1F8E7), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.03:1).
#DBF4E0 color codes
| HEX | #DBF4E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 244, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 95.7%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(132, 53%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(132, 10%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 8%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.94, -11.83, 6.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.94, 13.68, 149.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.016, 85.142, 82.988) | |
| Decimal | 14415072 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBF4E0, 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 #DBF4E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBF4E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.03:1 | 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 #DBF4E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4efdfProtanopia
no red cones#f0ece1Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8f3eeTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbf4e0; }
.text { color: #dbf4e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbf4e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 244 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbf4e0, #dbf4ed); }
Similar colors
#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#d7ecd9Silky Mint#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#d0eed7Jade Palace#ddeeddVanishing Point#d4e8d8Splashdown#dff1d6Hint of Mint#e4f3e0Mojito
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DBF4E0?
- #DBF4E0 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Toxic Latte. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBF4E0?
- The RGB value is 219, 244, 224: 219 red, 244 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBF4E0?
- The complementary color is #F4DBEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBF4E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.03:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.