#D5D4E8 color
The hex color #D5D4E8 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 83.1% green and 91% blue (213, 212, 232).
Its hue angle is 243°, with 30% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Plateau (#CFCBE5), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.41:1).
#D5D4E8 color codes
| HEX | #D5D4E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 212, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 83.1%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(243, 30%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(243, 9%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 9%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.53, 4.1, -9.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.53, 10.52, 292.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.547, 67.059, 85.819) | |
| Decimal | 14013672 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5D4E8, 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 #D5D4E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5D4E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.41:1 | 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 #D5D4E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d6e9Protanopia
no red cones#cfd5e7Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1d7daTritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5d4e8; }
.text { color: #d5d4e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5d4e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 212 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5d4e8, #dfd4e8); }
Similar colors
#cfcbe5Foggy Plateau#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#d6d1dcIron Maiden#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#e6e6faLavender#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#c9d1efFrozen Periwinkle
Questions
- What color is #D5D4E8?
- #D5D4E8 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Foggy Plateau. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5D4E8?
- The RGB value is 213, 212, 232: 213 red, 212 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5D4E8?
- The complementary color is #E7E8D4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5D4E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.41:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.