#D2E9E8 color
The hex color #D2E9E8 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 91.4% green and 91% blue (210, 233, 232).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 34% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Queen of Waves (#D2EAEA), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.56:1).
#D2E9E8 color codes
| HEX | #D2E9E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 233, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 91.4%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 34%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 10%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.69, -7.74, -2.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.69, 8.02, 195.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.279, 77.804, 87.643) | |
| Decimal | 13822440 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2E9E8, 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 #D2E9E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2E9E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.56:1 | 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 #D2E9E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e6e8Protanopia
no red cones#e1e3e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#ccebe9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2e9e8; }
.text { color: #d2e9e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2e9e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 233 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2e9e8, #d2dee9); }
Similar colors
#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#d1eaeaTeardrop#d6eae8Cold Omen#d1eaecJet d’Eau#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#cce7e8Starship Tonic#cfebeaMint Chip#d1eaedCastle in the Sky
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D2E9E8?
- #D2E9E8 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Queen of Waves. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2E9E8?
- The RGB value is 210, 233, 232: 210 red, 233 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2E9E8?
- The complementary color is #E9D2D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2E9E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.56:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.