#D4EAEA color
The hex color #D4EAEA is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 91.8% green and 91.8% blue (212, 234, 234).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 34% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Queen of Waves (#D2EAEA), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.76:1).
#D4EAEA color codes
| HEX | #D4EAEA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 234, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 91.8%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 34%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 9%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.14, -7.22, -2.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.14, 7.63, 198.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.422, 78.782, 89.27) | |
| Decimal | 13953770 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4EAEA, 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 #D4EAEA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4EAEA 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 #D4EAEA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e8eaProtanopia
no red cones#e2e4eaDeuteranopia
no green cones#ceeceaTritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4eaea; }
.text { color: #d4eaea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4eaea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 234 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4eaea, #d4dfea); }
Similar colors
#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#d1eaeaTeardrop#d6eae8Cold Omen#d1eaecJet d’Eau#d1eaedCastle in the Sky#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#cce7e8Starship Tonic#cfebeaMint Chip
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D4EAEA?
- #D4EAEA 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 #D4EAEA?
- The RGB value is 212, 234, 234: 212 red, 234 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4EAEA?
- The complementary color is #EAD4D4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4EAEA?
- 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.