#DDE6E0 color
The hex color #DDE6E0 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 90.2% green and 87.8% blue (221, 230, 224).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 15% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Frosty Pink (#DFE9E3), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.47:1).
#DDE6E0 color codes
| HEX | #DDE6E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 230, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 90.2%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 15%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 4%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.48, -4.09, 1.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.48, 4.5, 155.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.568, 77.347, 81.666) | |
| Decimal | 14542560 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDE6E0, 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 #DDE6E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDE6E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.47:1 | 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 #DDE6E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e4e0Protanopia
no red cones#e4e3e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#dce6e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dde6e0; }
.text { color: #dde6e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dde6e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 230 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dde6e0, #dde6e5); }
Similar colors
#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#dfece9Second Wind#e5eae6Distant Cloud#dbe9dfClair de Lune
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #DDE6E0?
- #DDE6E0 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Frosty Pink. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDE6E0?
- The RGB value is 221, 230, 224: 221 red, 230 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDE6E0?
- The complementary color is #E6DDE3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDE6E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.47:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.