#DCE0CF color
The hex color #DCE0CF is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 87.8% green and 81.2% blue (220, 224, 207).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 22% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Feta (#DBE0D0), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.61:1).
#DCE0CF color codes
| HEX | #DCE0CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 224, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 87.8%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 22%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 8%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.46, -4.33, 7.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.46, 8.97, 118.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.432, 73.032, 69.564) | |
| Decimal | 14475471 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DCE0CF, 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 #DCE0CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCE0CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | 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 #DCE0CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3deceProtanopia
no red cones#e2ded0Deuteranopia
no green cones#dededbTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dce0cf; }
.text { color: #dce0cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dce0cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 224 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dce0cf, #d4e0cf); }
Similar colors
#dbe0d0Feta#dce0cdGentle Frost#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#d9dfcdGin#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#dde3d5Water Lily#dedfc9Sip of Mint#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #DCE0CF?
- #DCE0CF is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Feta. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DCE0CF?
- The RGB value is 220, 224, 207: 220 red, 224 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DCE0CF?
- The complementary color is #D3CFE0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCE0CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.61:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.