Let It Snow color: hex code #D8F1F4
Let It Snow has the hex code #D8F1F4. It is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 94.5% green and 95.7% blue (216, 241, 244).
Its hue angle is 186°, with 56% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.81:1).
Let It Snow (#D8F1F4) color codes
| HEX | #D8F1F4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 241, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 94.5%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(186, 56%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(186, 11%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 1%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.47, -7.56, -4.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.47, 8.66, 209.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.099, 84.04, 97.782) | |
| Decimal | 14217716 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Let It Snow, 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 #D8F1F4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8F1F4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.81:1 | 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 #D8F1F4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#edeff4Protanopia
no red cones#e8eaf4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0f3f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8f1f4; }
.text { color: #d8f1f4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8f1f4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 241 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8f1f4, #d8e3f4); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
See #D8F1F4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D8F1F4?
- #D8F1F4 is a very light, moderate cyan known as Let It Snow. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Let It Snow?
- The RGB value is 216, 241, 244: 216 red, 241 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Let It Snow?
- The complementary color is #F4DBD8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8F1F4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.81:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.