#DDE7DC color
The hex color #DDE7DC is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 90.6% green and 86.3% blue (221, 231, 220).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 19% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% 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 16.54:1).
#DDE7DC color codes
| HEX | #DDE7DC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 231, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 90.6%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 19%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 5%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 5%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.64, -5.32, 4.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.64, 6.77, 141.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.311, 77.691, 78.935) | |
| Decimal | 14542812 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDE7DC, 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 #DDE7DC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDE7DC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.54:1 | 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 #DDE7DC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e5dbProtanopia
no red cones#e6e4dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#dce6e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dde7dc; }
.text { color: #dde7dc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dde7dc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 231 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dde7dc, #dce7e1); }
Similar colors
#dfeadeHint of Green#dbe9dfClair de Lune#deece1Pastel Smirk#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#dde3d5Water Lily#ddece0Cryo Freeze#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dfe9e3Frosty Pink
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DDE7DC?
- #DDE7DC 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 #DDE7DC?
- The RGB value is 221, 231, 220: 221 red, 231 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDE7DC?
- The complementary color is #E6DCE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDE7DC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.54:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.