#D1E3F7 color
The hex color #D1E3F7 is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 89% green and 96.9% blue (209, 227, 247).
Its hue angle is 212°, with 70% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Blue (#CEE1F2), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.04:1).
#D1E3F7 color codes
| HEX | #D1E3F7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 227, 247) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 89%, 96.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(212, 70%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(212, 15%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 8%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.49, -1.99, -11.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.49, 11.9, 260.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.548, 75.208, 98.777) | |
| Decimal | 13755383 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1E3F7, 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 #D1E3F7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E3F7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.04:1 | 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 #D1E3F7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dce3f8Protanopia
no red cones#d8dff7Deuteranopia
no green cones#c8e7e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e3f7; }
.text { color: #d1e3f7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e3f7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 227 247 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e3f7, #d2d1f7); }
Similar colors
#cee1f2Hint of Blue#d4eaffVeiling Waterfalls#d6eafcCloudless#d4e0efCold Shoulder#cce2f3Salty Ice#d2def2Puffy Cloud#c5d8e9Snowy Summit#c2d6ecPolar Opposite
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #D1E3F7?
- #D1E3F7 is a very light, moderate azure, closest to the named color Hint of Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1E3F7?
- The RGB value is 209, 227, 247: 209 red, 227 green and 247 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1E3F7?
- The complementary color is #F7E5D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E3F7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.04:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.