#D3E4E8 color
The hex color #D3E4E8 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 89.4% green and 91% blue (211, 228, 232).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 31% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Valley of Tears (#D1E1E4), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.03:1).
#D3E4E8 color codes
| HEX | #D3E4E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 228, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 89.4%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 31%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 9%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 2%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.47, -4.86, -3.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.47, 6.22, 218.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.17, 75.161, 87.192) | |
| Decimal | 13886696 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3E4E8, 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 #D3E4E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3E4E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.03:1 | 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 #D3E4E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1e3e8Protanopia
no red cones#dde0e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#cee6e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3e4e8; }
.text { color: #d3e4e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3e4e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 228 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3e4e8, #d3dae8); }
Similar colors
#d1e1e4Valley of Tears#d3e5ebOcean Breeze#d6e5eaDreamstress#cedee2High Sierra#d6e3e7Bare Mintimum#d0e1e8Goddess#d9e6e8Smoke and Mirrors#d8e4e7Inuit Blue
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #D3E4E8?
- #D3E4E8 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Valley of Tears. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3E4E8?
- The RGB value is 211, 228, 232: 211 red, 228 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3E4E8?
- The complementary color is #E8D7D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3E4E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.03:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.