#D1EAE9 color
The hex color #D1EAE9 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 91.8% green and 91.4% blue (209, 234, 233).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 37% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Teardrop (#D1EAEA), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.66:1).
#D1EAE9 color codes
| HEX | #D1EAE9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 234, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 91.8%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 37%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 11%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.91, -8.38, -2.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.91, 8.69, 195.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.422, 78.283, 88.475) | |
| Decimal | 13757161 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1EAE9, 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 #D1EAE9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1EAE9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.66:1 | 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 #D1EAE9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e7e9Protanopia
no red cones#e1e3e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#caeceaTritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1eae9; }
.text { color: #d1eae9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1eae9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 234 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1eae9, #d1deea); }
Similar colors
#d1eaeaTeardrop#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#cfebeaMint Chip#cce7e8Starship Tonic#d1eaecJet d’Eau#cae8e8Tropical Mist#d6eae8Cold Omen#cfeceeSprinkled With Dew
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D1EAE9?
- #D1EAE9 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Teardrop. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1EAE9?
- The RGB value is 209, 234, 233: 209 red, 234 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1EAE9?
- The complementary color is #EAD1D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1EAE9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.66:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.