Clair de Lune color: hex code #DBE9DF
Clair de Lune has the hex code #DBE9DF. It is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 91.4% green and 87.5% blue (219, 233, 223).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 24% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.73:1).
Clair de Lune (#DBE9DF) color codes
| HEX | #DBE9DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 233, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 91.4%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 24%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.08, -6.47, 3.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.08, 7.24, 153.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.669, 78.665, 81.206) | |
| Decimal | 14412255 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Clair de Lune, 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 #DBE9DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBE9DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.73:1 | 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 #DBE9DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e6dfProtanopia
no red cones#e6e5dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d9e9e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbe9df; }
.text { color: #dbe9df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbe9df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 233 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbe9df, #dbe9e6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Honeydew.
See #DBE9DF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DBE9DF?
- #DBE9DF is a very light, grayish green known as Clair de Lune. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Clair de Lune?
- The RGB value is 219, 233, 223: 219 red, 233 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Clair de Lune?
- The complementary color is #E9DBE5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBE9DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.73:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.