#DEE7D9 color
The hex color #DEE7D9 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 90.6% green and 85.1% blue (222, 231, 217).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 23% 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 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.54:1).
#DEE7D9 color codes
| HEX | #DEE7D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 231, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 90.6%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 23%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.64, -5.5, 5.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.64, 7.97, 133.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.222, 77.691, 76.876) | |
| Decimal | 14608345 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DEE7D9, 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 #DEE7D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEE7D9 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 #DEE7D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e5d8Protanopia
no red cones#e7e4daDeuteranopia
no green cones#dee6e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dee7d9; }
.text { color: #dee7d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dee7d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 231 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dee7d9, #d9e7db); }
Similar colors
#dfeadeHint of Green#dde3d5Water Lily#e7efe0Mount Eden#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#dbe0d0Feta#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#deece1Pastel Smirk
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DEE7D9?
- #DEE7D9 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 #DEE7D9?
- The RGB value is 222, 231, 217: 222 red, 231 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DEE7D9?
- The complementary color is #E2D9E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEE7D9?
- 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.