#DDE7DA color
The hex color #DDE7DA is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 90.6% green and 85.5% blue (221, 231, 218).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 21% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Green (#DFEADE), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.52:1).
#DDE7DA color codes
| HEX | #DDE7DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 231, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 90.6%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 21%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.59, -5.67, 5.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.59, 7.67, 137.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.047, 77.586, 77.549) | |
| Decimal | 14542810 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDE7DA, 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 #DDE7DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDE7DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.52:1 | 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 #DDE7DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e5d9Protanopia
no red cones#e6e4dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#dde6e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dde7da; }
.text { color: #dde7da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dde7da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 231 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dde7da, #dae7dd); }
Similar colors
#dfeadeHint of Green#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#dde3d5Water Lily#dbe9dfClair de Lune#deece1Pastel Smirk#e7efe0Mount Eden#ddece0Cryo Freeze#d3e1d3Misty Marsh
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DDE7DA?
- #DDE7DA is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Hint of Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDE7DA?
- The RGB value is 221, 231, 218: 221 red, 231 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDE7DA?
- The complementary color is #E4DAE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDE7DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.52:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.