Queen of Waves color: hex code #D2EAEA
Queen of Waves has the hex code #D2EAEA. It is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 91.8% green and 91.8% blue (210, 234, 234).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 36% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.7:1).
Queen of Waves (#D2EAEA) color codes
| HEX | #D2EAEA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 234, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 91.8%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 36%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 10%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91, -7.86, -2.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91, 8.31, 198.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.849, 78.486, 89.243) | |
| Decimal | 13822698 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Queen of Waves, 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 #D2EAEA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2EAEA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.7:1 | 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 #D2EAEA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e7eaProtanopia
no red cones#e2e4eaDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbeceaTritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2eaea; }
.text { color: #d2eaea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2eaea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 234 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2eaea, #d2deea); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
See #D2EAEA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D2EAEA?
- #D2EAEA is a very light, desaturated cyan known as Queen of Waves. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Queen of Waves?
- The RGB value is 210, 234, 234: 210 red, 234 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Queen of Waves?
- The complementary color is #EAD2D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2EAEA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.7:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.