Kingly Cloud color: hex code #DEDEDE
Kingly Cloud has the hex code #DEDEDE. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 87.1% green and 87.1% blue (222, 222, 222).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 0% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.61:1).
Kingly Cloud (#DEDEDE) color codes
| HEX | #DEDEDE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 222, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 87.1%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 0%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.47, 0, 0) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.47, 0, 158.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.428, 73.046, 79.535) | |
| Decimal | 14606046 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Kingly 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 #DEDEDE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEDEDE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | 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 #DEDEDE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dededeProtanopia
no red cones#dededeDeuteranopia
no green cones#dededeTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dedede; }
.text { color: #dedede; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dedede; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 222 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dedede, #dedede); }Similar colors
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See #DEDEDE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DEDEDE?
- #DEDEDE is a light gray known as Kingly Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Kingly Cloud?
- The RGB value is 222, 222, 222: 222 red, 222 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Kingly Cloud?
- The complementary color is #DEDEDE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEDEDE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.61:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.