#D1DEE0 color
The hex color #D1DEE0 is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 87.1% green and 87.8% blue (209, 222, 224).
Its hue angle is 188°, with 19% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Memories of Rain (#D2DDE0), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.24:1).
#D1DEE0 color codes
| HEX | #D1DEE0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 222, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 87.1%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(188, 19%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(188, 7%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 1%, 0%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.57, -3.96, -2.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.57, 4.68, 212.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.868, 71.179, 80.775) | |
| Decimal | 13754080 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1DEE0, 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 #D1DEE0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1DEE0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.24:1 | 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 #D1DEE0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcdde0Protanopia
no red cones#d9dbe0Deuteranopia
no green cones#cddfdfTritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1dee0; }
.text { color: #d1dee0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1dee0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 222 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1dee0, #d1d7e0); }
Similar colors
#d2dde0Memories of Rain#d1dde1Head in the Clouds#d1e1e4Valley of Tears#cedee2High Sierra#d6e3e7Bare Mintimum#d8e4e7Inuit Blue#d9e6e8Smoke and Mirrors#dae6e9Airy
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #D1DEE0?
- #D1DEE0 is a very light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Memories of Rain. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1DEE0?
- The RGB value is 209, 222, 224: 209 red, 222 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1DEE0?
- The complementary color is #E0D3D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1DEE0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.24:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.