#D0E6E5 color
The hex color #D0E6E5 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 90.2% green and 89.8% blue (208, 230, 229).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 31% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Queen of Waves (#D2EAEA), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.13:1).
#D0E6E5 color codes
| HEX | #D0E6E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 230, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 90.2%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 31%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 10%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.7, -7.43, -1.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.7, 7.7, 195) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.449, 75.66, 85.111) | |
| Decimal | 13690597 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0E6E5, 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 #D0E6E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0E6E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.13:1 | 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 #D0E6E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e4e5Protanopia
no red cones#dee0e5Deuteranopia
no green cones#cae7e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0e6e5; }
.text { color: #d0e6e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0e6e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 230 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0e6e5, #d0dce6); }
Similar colors
#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#d6eae8Cold Omen#d1eaeaTeardrop#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#cce7e8Starship Tonic#d1eaecJet d’Eau#cbe4e7Wave Splash
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D0E6E5?
- #D0E6E5 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Queen of Waves. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0E6E5?
- The RGB value is 208, 230, 229: 208 red, 230 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0E6E5?
- The complementary color is #E6D0D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0E6E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.13:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.