#DEE1CB color
The hex color #DEE1CB is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 88.2% green and 79.6% blue (222, 225, 203).
Its hue angle is 68°, with 27% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Sip of Mint (#DEDFC9), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.74:1).
#DEE1CB color codes
| HEX | #DEE1CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 225, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 88.2%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(68, 27%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(68, 10%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 10%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.78, -4.81, 10.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.78, 11.48, 114.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.827, 73.692, 67.139) | |
| Decimal | 14606795 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DEE1CB, 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 #DEE1CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEE1CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.74:1 | 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 #DEE1CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5dfcaProtanopia
no red cones#e5dfccDeuteranopia
no green cones#e1dedbTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dee1cb; }
.text { color: #dee1cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dee1cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 225 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dee1cb, #d3e1cb); }
Similar colors
#dedfc9Sip of Mint#dce0cdGentle Frost#daddc3Planet Earth#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dee2c7Marble Grape#d9dfcdGin#dbe0c4Airy Fields#dbe0d0Feta
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #DEE1CB?
- #DEE1CB is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Sip of Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DEE1CB?
- The RGB value is 222, 225, 203: 222 red, 225 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DEE1CB?
- The complementary color is #CECBE1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEE1CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.74:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.