#DDF1E2 color
The hex color #DDF1E2 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 94.5% green and 88.6% blue (221, 241, 226).
Its hue angle is 135°, with 42% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Frozen Civilization (#E1F5E5), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.75:1).
#DDF1E2 color codes
| HEX | #DDF1E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 241, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 94.5%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(135, 42%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(135, 8%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 6%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.35, -9.31, 4.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.35, 10.56, 151.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.999, 83.773, 84.155) | |
| Decimal | 14545378 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDF1E2, 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 #DDF1E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDF1E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.75:1 | 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 #DDF1E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1ede1Protanopia
no red cones#edebe3Deuteranopia
no green cones#daf0ecTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddf1e2; }
.text { color: #ddf1e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddf1e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 241 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddf1e2, #ddf1ec); }
Similar colors
#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#ddeeddVanishing Point#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#d7ecd9Silky Mint#d4e8d8Splashdown#ddece0Cryo Freeze#e4f3e0Mojito#e1efddDistant Landscape
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DDF1E2?
- #DDF1E2 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Frozen Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDF1E2?
- The RGB value is 221, 241, 226: 221 red, 241 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDF1E2?
- The complementary color is #F1DDEC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDF1E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.75:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.