#DDF7EA color
The hex color #DDF7EA is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 96.9% green and 91.8% blue (221, 247, 234).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 62% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Toxic Latte (#E1F8E7), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.57:1).
#DDF7EA color codes
| HEX | #DDF7EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 247, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 96.9%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 62%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 11%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 5%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.09, -10.87, 3.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.09, 11.38, 162.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.928, 87.833, 90.674) | |
| Decimal | 14546922 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDF7EA, 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 #DDF7EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDF7EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.57:1 | 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 #DDF7EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f3e9Protanopia
no red cones#f1efebDeuteranopia
no green cones#d8f7f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddf7ea; }
.text { color: #ddf7ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddf7ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 247 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddf7ea, #ddf7f7); }
Similar colors
#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#daeee6Shattered Ice#d8eee7Light Spirited#d7ecd9Silky Mint#ddeeddVanishing Point#d8fff3Candied Snow
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DDF7EA?
- #DDF7EA is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Toxic Latte. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDF7EA?
- The RGB value is 221, 247, 234: 221 red, 247 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDF7EA?
- The complementary color is #F7DDEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDF7EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.57:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.