Fly a Kite color: hex code #C8DAF5
Fly a Kite has the hex code #C8DAF5. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.4% red, 85.5% green and 96.1% blue (200, 218, 245).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 69% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.8:1).
Fly a Kite (#C8DAF5) color codes
| HEX | #C8DAF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(200, 218, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.4%, 85.5%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 69%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 18%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 11%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.51, -0.51, -15.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.51, 15.21, 268.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.368, 69.013, 96.245) | |
| Decimal | 13163253 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fly a Kite, 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 #C8DAF5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C8DAF5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.8:1 | 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 #C8DAF5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1dbf6Protanopia
no red cones#cdd7f4Deuteranopia
no green cones#bde0e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c8daf5; }
.text { color: #c8daf5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c8daf5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(200 218 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c8daf5, #ccc8f5); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
See #C8DAF5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C8DAF5?
- #C8DAF5 is a very light, moderate azure known as Fly a Kite. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fly a Kite?
- The RGB value is 200, 218, 245: 200 red, 218 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fly a Kite?
- The complementary color is #F5E3C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C8DAF5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.8:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.