Cold Omen color: hex code #D6EAE8
Cold Omen has the hex code #D6EAE8. It is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 91.8% green and 91% blue (214, 234, 232).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 32% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.79:1).
Cold Omen (#D6EAE8) color codes
| HEX | #D6EAE8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 234, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 91.8%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 32%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 9%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 1%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.22, -6.96, -1.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.22, 7.08, 190.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.717, 78.967, 87.792) | |
| Decimal | 14084840 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cold Omen, 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 #D6EAE8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6EAE8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.79:1 | 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 #D6EAE8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e8e8Protanopia
no red cones#e3e5e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1ebe9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6eae8; }
.text { color: #d6eae8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6eae8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 234 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6eae8, #d6e2ea); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
See #D6EAE8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D6EAE8?
- #D6EAE8 is a very light, desaturated spring green known as Cold Omen. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cold Omen?
- The RGB value is 214, 234, 232: 214 red, 234 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cold Omen?
- The complementary color is #EAD6D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6EAE8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.79:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.