Head in the Clouds color: hex code #D1DDE1
Head in the Clouds has the hex code #D1DDE1. It is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 86.7% green and 88.2% blue (209, 221, 225).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 21% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 12% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.14:1).
Head in the Clouds (#D1DDE1) color codes
| HEX | #D1DDE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 221, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 86.7%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 21%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 7%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 2%, 0%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.34, -3.26, -3.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.34, 4.67, 225.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.739, 70.704, 81.403) | |
| Decimal | 13753825 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Head in the Clouds, 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 #D1DDE1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1DDE1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.14:1 | 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 #D1DDE1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadce1Protanopia
no red cones#d8dae1Deuteranopia
no green cones#cddedeTritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1dde1; }
.text { color: #d1dde1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1dde1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 221 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1dde1, #d1d5e1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
See #D1DDE1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D1DDE1?
- #D1DDE1 is a very light, grayish cyan known as Head in the Clouds. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Head in the Clouds?
- The RGB value is 209, 221, 225: 209 red, 221 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Head in the Clouds?
- The complementary color is #E1D5D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1DDE1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.14:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.