On Thin Ice color: hex code #D1E8F1
On Thin Ice has the hex code #D1E8F1. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 91% green and 94.5% blue (209, 232, 241).
Its hue angle is 197°, with 53% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.52:1).
On Thin Ice (#D1E8F1) color codes
| HEX | #D1E8F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 232, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 91%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(197, 53%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(197, 13%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 4%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.61, -5.78, -6.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.61, 9.03, 230.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.024, 77.618, 94.442) | |
| Decimal | 13756657 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with On Thin Ice, 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 #D1E8F1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E8F1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.52:1 | 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 #D1E8F1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e6f2Protanopia
no red cones#dee2f1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c9ebebTritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e8f1; }
.text { color: #d1e8f1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e8f1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 232 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e8f1, #d1d8f1); }Similar colors
#d2eaf1Ice Cold#cbe3eeNiagara Falls#d4e9f5Freezing Vapour#d3e5ebOcean Breeze#d0e5f2New Heights#d0e1e8Goddess#cddfe7Bird Bath Blue#cee5e9Northwind
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
See #D1E8F1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D1E8F1?
- #D1E8F1 is a very light, moderate azure known as On Thin Ice. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of On Thin Ice?
- The RGB value is 209, 232, 241: 209 red, 232 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of On Thin Ice?
- The complementary color is #F1DAD1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E8F1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.52:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.