#DCEDE3 color
The hex color #DCEDE3 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 92.9% green and 89% blue (220, 237, 227).
Its hue angle is 145°, with 32% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Cryo Freeze (#DDECE0), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.27:1).
#DCEDE3 color codes
| HEX | #DCEDE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 237, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 92.9%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(145, 32%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(145, 7%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 4%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.28, -7.44, 2.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.28, 7.99, 158.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.662, 81.329, 84.475) | |
| Decimal | 14478819 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DCEDE3, 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 #DCEDE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCEDE3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.27:1 | 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 #DCEDE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#edeae3Protanopia
no red cones#e9e8e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9edeaTritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dcede3; }
.text { color: #dcede3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dcede3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 237 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dcede3, #dcedeb); }
Similar colors
#ddece0Cryo Freeze#deece1Pastel Smirk#daeee6Shattered Ice#dbe9dfClair de Lune#e5f2e7Polar#d8eee7Light Spirited#d9eae5Tropical Dream#d7e5d8Whispering Frost
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DCEDE3?
- #DCEDE3 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Cryo Freeze. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DCEDE3?
- The RGB value is 220, 237, 227: 220 red, 237 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DCEDE3?
- The complementary color is #EDDCE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCEDE3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.27:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.