#DEE8D2 color
The hex color #DEE8D2 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 91% green and 82.4% blue (222, 232, 210).
Its hue angle is 87°, with 32% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Green (#E1EBD8), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.58:1).
#DEE8D2 color codes
| HEX | #DEE8D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 232, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 91%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(87, 32%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(87, 9%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 9%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.73, -7.21, 9.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.73, 11.97, 127.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.612, 77.896, 72.276) | |
| Decimal | 14608594 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DEE8D2, 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 #DEE8D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEE8D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.58:1 | 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 #DEE8D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebe5d1Protanopia
no red cones#e9e4d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfe6e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dee8d2; }
.text { color: #dee8d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dee8d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 232 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dee8d2, #d3e8d2); }
Similar colors
#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#e5f0d9Maison Verte#dfeddaGhost Lichen#dce7cbBreath of Celery#d7e7d0Peppermint#e1efddDistant Landscape#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#d9dfcdGin
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #DEE8D2?
- #DEE8D2 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DEE8D2?
- The RGB value is 222, 232, 210: 222 red, 232 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DEE8D2?
- The complementary color is #DCD2E8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEE8D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.58:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.