#D1E2E2 color
The hex color #D1E2E2 is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 88.6% green and 88.6% blue (209, 226, 226).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 23% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mountain Dew (#CFE2E0), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.69:1).
#D1E2E2 color codes
| HEX | #D1E2E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 226, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 88.6%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 23%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.66, -5.64, -1.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.66, 5.96, 199) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.215, 73.438, 82.571) | |
| Decimal | 13755106 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1E2E2, 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 #D1E2E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E2E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.69:1 | 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 #D1E2E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0e0e2Protanopia
no red cones#dcdde2Deuteranopia
no green cones#cce3e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e2e2; }
.text { color: #d1e2e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e2e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 226 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e2e2, #d1dae2); }
Similar colors
#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#d1e1e4Valley of Tears#cadcdeShark#cbe1e4Melting Point#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d6eae8Cold Omen#cedee2High Sierra#d9e6e8Smoke and Mirrors
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D1E2E2?
- #D1E2E2 is a very light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Mountain Dew. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1E2E2?
- The RGB value is 209, 226, 226: 209 red, 226 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1E2E2?
- The complementary color is #E2D1D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E2E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.69:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.