#D7EFF0 color
The hex color #D7EFF0 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 93.7% green and 94.1% blue (215, 239, 240).
Its hue angle is 182°, with 45% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Let It Snow (#D8F1F4), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.49:1).
#D7EFF0 color codes
| HEX | #D7EFF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 239, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 93.7%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(182, 45%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(182, 10%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.78, -7.64, -3.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.78, 8.27, 202.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.615, 82.47, 94.408) | |
| Decimal | 14151664 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7EFF0, 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 #D7EFF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7EFF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.49:1 | 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 #D7EFF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebedf0Protanopia
no red cones#e6e9f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0f1efTritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7eff0; }
.text { color: #d7eff0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7eff0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 239 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7eff0, #d7e3f0); }
Similar colors
#d8f1f4Let It Snow#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#d1eaecJet d’Eau#d1eaeaTeardrop#d1eaedCastle in the Sky#cfeceeSprinkled With Dew#d6eae8Cold Omen#cfebeaMint Chip
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D7EFF0?
- #D7EFF0 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Let It Snow. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7EFF0?
- The RGB value is 215, 239, 240: 215 red, 239 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7EFF0?
- The complementary color is #F0D8D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7EFF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.49:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.