#D0E9F0 color
The hex color #D0E9F0 is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 91.4% green and 94.1% blue (208, 233, 240).
Its hue angle is 193°, with 52% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Ice Cold (#D2EAF1), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.6:1).
#D0E9F0 color codes
| HEX | #D0E9F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 233, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 91.4%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(193, 52%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(193, 13%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 3%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.77, -6.81, -6.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.77, 9.19, 222.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.876, 77.978, 93.738) | |
| Decimal | 13691376 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0E9F0, 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 #D0E9F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0E9F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.6:1 | 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 #D0E9F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4e7f0Protanopia
no red cones#dfe3f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7ecebTritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0e9f0; }
.text { color: #d0e9f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0e9f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 233 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0e9f0, #d0d9f0); }
Similar colors
#d2eaf1Ice Cold#d1e8f1On Thin Ice#cee5e9Northwind#d1eaedCastle in the Sky#d4f1f9Water#cbe4e7Wave Splash#d3e5ebOcean Breeze#cbe3eeNiagara Falls
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #D0E9F0?
- #D0E9F0 is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Ice Cold. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0E9F0?
- The RGB value is 208, 233, 240: 208 red, 233 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0E9F0?
- The complementary color is #F0D7D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0E9F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.6:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.