#D0DAE0 color
The hex color #D0DAE0 is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 85.5% green and 87.8% blue (208, 218, 224).
Its hue angle is 203°, with 21% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Zen (#CFD9DE), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.79:1).
#D0DAE0 color codes
| HEX | #D0DAE0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 218, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 85.5%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(203, 21%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(203, 7%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 3%, 0%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.47, -2.22, -4.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.47, 4.67, 241.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.536, 68.934, 80.412) | |
| Decimal | 13687520 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0DAE0, 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 #D0DAE0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0DAE0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.79:1 | 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 #D0DAE0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d9e0Protanopia
no red cones#d5d8e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ccdcdcTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0dae0; }
.text { color: #d0dae0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0dae0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 218 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0dae0, #d0d2e0); }
Similar colors
#cfd9deZen#d3dde4A Dime a Dozen#d3dbe2Skyscraper#d1dde1Head in the Clouds#d2dde0Memories of Rain#d3dde7Nordic Breeze#dae3e7Cityscape#c7d7e0Yeti Footprint
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #D0DAE0?
- #D0DAE0 is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Zen. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0DAE0?
- The RGB value is 208, 218, 224: 208 red, 218 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0DAE0?
- The complementary color is #E0D6D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0DAE0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.79:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.