#D1E4EA color
The hex color #D1E4EA is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 89.4% green and 91.8% blue (209, 228, 234).
Its hue angle is 194°, with 37% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Ocean Breeze (#D3E5EB), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16:1).
#D1E4EA color codes
| HEX | #D1E4EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 228, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 89.4%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(194, 37%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(194, 11%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 3%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.38, -5.12, -5.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.38, 7.2, 224.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.886, 74.982, 88.67) | |
| Decimal | 13755626 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1E4EA, 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 #D1E4EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E4EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16:1 | 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 #D1E4EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0e3eaProtanopia
no red cones#dcdfeaDeuteranopia
no green cones#cae6e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1e4ea; }
.text { color: #d1e4ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1e4ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 228 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1e4ea, #d1d8ea); }
Similar colors
#d3e5ebOcean Breeze#d0e1e8Goddess#d6e5eaDreamstress#cddfe7Bird Bath Blue#d1e1e4Valley of Tears#d1e8f1On Thin Ice#cedee2High Sierra#cbdce2Sea Foam Mist
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #D1E4EA?
- #D1E4EA is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Ocean Breeze. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1E4EA?
- The RGB value is 209, 228, 234: 209 red, 228 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1E4EA?
- The complementary color is #EAD7D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1E4EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.