#D1EAF2 color
The hex color #D1EAF2 is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 91.8% green and 94.9% blue (209, 234, 242).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 56% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Ice Cold (#D2EAF1), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.76:1).
#D1EAF2 color codes
| HEX | #D1EAF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 234, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 91.8%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 56%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 14%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 3%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.15, -6.6, -6.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.15, 9.37, 225.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.74, 78.81, 95.419) | |
| Decimal | 13757170 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1EAF2, 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 #D1EAF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1EAF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | 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 #D1EAF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e8f2Protanopia
no red cones#dfe4f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c8edecTritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1eaf2; }
.text { color: #d1eaf2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1eaf2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 234 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1eaf2, #d1daf2); }
Similar colors
#d2eaf1Ice Cold#d1e8f1On Thin Ice#d4f1f9Water#cee5e9Northwind#cbe3eeNiagara Falls#d3e5ebOcean Breeze#d1eaedCastle in the Sky#d4e9f5Freezing Vapour
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #D1EAF2?
- #D1EAF2 is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Ice Cold. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1EAF2?
- The RGB value is 209, 234, 242: 209 red, 234 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1EAF2?
- The complementary color is #F2D9D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1EAF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.76:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.