Castle in the Sky color: hex code #D1EAED
Castle in the Sky has the hex code #D1EAED. It is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 91.8% green and 92.9% blue (209, 234, 237).
Its hue angle is 186°, with 44% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.7:1).
Castle in the Sky (#D1EAED) color codes
| HEX | #D1EAED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 234, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 91.8%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(186, 44%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(186, 12%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 1%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.01, -7.59, -4.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.01, 8.7, 209.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71, 78.514, 91.518) | |
| Decimal | 13757165 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Castle in the Sky, 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 #D1EAED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1EAED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.7:1 | 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 #D1EAED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e8edProtanopia
no red cones#e1e4edDeuteranopia
no green cones#c9ecebTritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1eaed; }
.text { color: #d1eaed; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1eaed; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 234 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1eaed, #d1dced); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
See #D1EAED on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D1EAED?
- #D1EAED is a very light, desaturated cyan known as Castle in the Sky. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Castle in the Sky?
- The RGB value is 209, 234, 237: 209 red, 234 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Castle in the Sky?
- The complementary color is #EDD4D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1EAED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.7:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.