#D1D2EA color
The hex color #D1D2EA is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 82.4% green and 91.8% blue (209, 210, 234).
Its hue angle is 238°, with 37% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Plateau (#CFCBE5), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.12:1).
#D1D2EA color codes
| HEX | #D1D2EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 210, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 82.4%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(238, 37%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(238, 11%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 10%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.79, 4.25, -11.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.79, 12.63, 289.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.189, 65.589, 87.104) | |
| Decimal | 13751018 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1D2EA, 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 #D1D2EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1D2EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | 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 #D1D2EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ccd4ebProtanopia
no red cones#ccd3e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#ccd6daTritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1d2ea; }
.text { color: #d1d2ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1d2ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 210 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1d2ea, #dcd1ea); }
Similar colors
#cfcbe5Foggy Plateau#c9d1efFrozen Periwinkle#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#e6e6faLavender#cfdafbIcy Plains#ced5e4Après-Ski#d6d1dcIron Maiden#e3dfecVelvet Scarf
Questions
- What color is #D1D2EA?
- #D1D2EA is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Foggy Plateau. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1D2EA?
- The RGB value is 209, 210, 234: 209 red, 210 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1D2EA?
- The complementary color is #EAE9D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1D2EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.12:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.