Wind Chime color: hex code #DFE0E2
Wind Chime has the hex code #DFE0E2. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 87.8% green and 88.6% blue (223, 224, 226).
Its hue angle is 220°, with 5% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.9:1).
Wind Chime (#DFE0E2) color codes
| HEX | #DFE0E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 224, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 87.8%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(220, 5%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(220, 1%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.15, 0.02, -1.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.15, 1.09, 271.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.812, 74.49, 82.584) | |
| Decimal | 14672098 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Wind Chime, 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 #DFE0E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFE0E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | 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 #DFE0E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfe0e2Protanopia
no red cones#dfe0e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#dee0e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfe0e2; }
.text { color: #dfe0e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfe0e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 224 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfe0e2, #e0dfe2); }Similar colors
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See #DFE0E2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DFE0E2?
- #DFE0E2 is a light gray known as Wind Chime. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Wind Chime?
- The RGB value is 223, 224, 226: 223 red, 224 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Wind Chime?
- The complementary color is #E2E1DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFE0E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.9:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.