#D5FAF7 color
The hex color #D5FAF7 is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 98% green and 96.9% blue (213, 250, 247).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 79% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Cold Canada (#DBFFFE), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.85:1).
#D5FAF7 color codes
| HEX | #D5FAF7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 250, 247) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 98%, 96.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 79%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 15%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 1%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.68, -12.43, -2.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.68, 12.69, 191.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.41, 89.231, 101.07) | |
| Decimal | 14023415 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5FAF7, 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 #D5FAF7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5FAF7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.85:1 | 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 #D5FAF7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5f6f7Protanopia
no red cones#eef0f7Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbfcf9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5faf7; }
.text { color: #d5faf7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5faf7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 250 247 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5faf7, #d5eafa); }
Similar colors
#dbfffeCold Canada#d7fefeSalt Mountain#d6fffaIce#d4ffffMount Olympus#e0ffffLight Cyan#cbf4f8Vaporised#c3ece9Gentle Cold#ceece7Spa
Questions
- What color is #D5FAF7?
- #D5FAF7 is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Cold Canada. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5FAF7?
- The RGB value is 213, 250, 247: 213 red, 250 green and 247 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5FAF7?
- The complementary color is #FAD5D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5FAF7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.85:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.