New Heights color: hex code #D0E5F2
New Heights has the hex code #D0E5F2. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 89.8% green and 94.9% blue (208, 229, 242).
Its hue angle is 203°, with 57% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.17:1).
New Heights (#D0E5F2) color codes
| HEX | #D0E5F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 229, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 89.8%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(203, 57%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(203, 14%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 5%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.79, -4.35, -8.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.79, 9.7, 243.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.055, 75.858, 94.938) | |
| Decimal | 13690354 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with New Heights, 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 #D0E5F2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0E5F2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.17:1 | 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 #D0E5F2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfe4f3Protanopia
no red cones#dae0f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7e9e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0e5f2; }
.text { color: #d0e5f2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0e5f2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 229 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0e5f2, #d0d4f2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
See #D0E5F2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D0E5F2?
- #D0E5F2 is a very light, moderate azure known as New Heights. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of New Heights?
- The RGB value is 208, 229, 242: 208 red, 229 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of New Heights?
- The complementary color is #F2DDD0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0E5F2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.17:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.