Distant Homeworld color: hex code #ACDCEE
Distant Homeworld has the hex code #ACDCEE. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.5% red, 86.3% green and 93.3% blue (172, 220, 238).
Its hue angle is 196°, with 66% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.23:1).
Distant Homeworld (#ACDCEE) color codes
| HEX | #ACDCEE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(172, 220, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.5%, 86.3%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(196, 66%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(196, 28%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 8%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.06, -11.43, -13.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.06, 17.96, 230.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.034, 66.128, 90.578) | |
| Decimal | 11328750 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Distant Homeworld, 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 #ACDCEE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ACDCEE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.23:1 | 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 #ACDCEE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d9efProtanopia
no red cones#c7d1eeDeuteranopia
no green cones#97e2e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #acdcee; }
.text { color: #acdcee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #acdcee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(172 220 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #acdcee, #acbbee); }Similar colors
#aedcecLady-In-Waiting#add8e6Light Blue#b4dfedPolar Wind#aed7eaAriel#b8e4f5Breaking the Ice#b2e1eeBreak the Ice#98d5eaOver the Sky#aee4ffFrozen Landscape
See #ACDCEE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ACDCEE?
- #ACDCEE is a light, moderate azure known as Distant Homeworld. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Distant Homeworld?
- The RGB value is 172, 220, 238: 172 red, 220 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Distant Homeworld?
- The complementary color is #EEBEAC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ACDCEE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.23:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.