Muffled White color: hex code #DADBE2
Muffled White has the hex code #DADBE2. It is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 85.9% green and 88.6% blue (218, 219, 226).
Its hue angle is 233°, with 12% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.21:1).
Muffled White (#DADBE2) color codes
| HEX | #DADBE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 219, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 85.9%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(233, 12%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(233, 4%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 3%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.51, 0.95, -3.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.51, 3.67, 284.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.97, 71.059, 82.072) | |
| Decimal | 14343138 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Muffled White, 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 #DADBE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DADBE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.21:1 | 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 #DADBE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9dce2Protanopia
no red cones#d9dbe2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8dcddTritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dadbe2; }
.text { color: #dadbe2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dadbe2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 219 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dadbe2, #dddae2); }Similar colors
#dadbe1Big Fish to Fry#dedee5White Elephant#dfdfe5Festive Ferret#d8dbe1Grain of Salt#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#d8d7d9Desired Dawn#dfe0e2Wind Chime
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
See #DADBE2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DADBE2?
- #DADBE2 is a very light, grayish blue known as Muffled White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Muffled White?
- The RGB value is 218, 219, 226: 218 red, 219 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Muffled White?
- The complementary color is #E2E1DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DADBE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.21:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.