Delicate Cloud color: hex code #DDDFE8
Delicate Cloud has the hex code #DDDFE8. It is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 87.5% green and 91% blue (221, 223, 232).
Its hue angle is 229°, with 19% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.79:1).
Delicate Cloud (#DDDFE8) color codes
| HEX | #DDDFE8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 223, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 87.5%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(229, 19%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(229, 5%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.91, 0.98, -4.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.91, 4.73, 282.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.769, 73.973, 86.878) | |
| Decimal | 14540776 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Delicate Cloud, 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 #DDDFE8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDDFE8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.79:1 | 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 #DDDFE8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dde0e8Protanopia
no red cones#dcdfe8Deuteranopia
no green cones#dbe1e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dddfe8; }
.text { color: #dddfe8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dddfe8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 223 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dddfe8, #e1dde8); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
See #DDDFE8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DDDFE8?
- #DDDFE8 is a very light, grayish blue known as Delicate Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Delicate Cloud?
- The RGB value is 221, 223, 232: 221 red, 223 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Delicate Cloud?
- The complementary color is #E8E6DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDDFE8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.79:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.