#D8E7E6 color
The hex color #D8E7E6 is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 90.6% green and 90.2% blue (216, 231, 230).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 24% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Icelandic Winter (#D9E7E3), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.49:1).
#D8E7E6 color codes
| HEX | #D8E7E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 231, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 90.6%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 24%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.53, -5.15, -1.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.53, 5.3, 193.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.175, 77.463, 86.05) | |
| Decimal | 14215142 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8E7E6, 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 #D8E7E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8E7E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.49:1 | 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 #D8E7E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e5e6Protanopia
no red cones#e2e3e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4e8e7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8e7e6; }
.text { color: #d8e7e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8e7e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 231 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8e7e6, #d8e1e7); }
Similar colors
#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#deeeedFree Spirit#dfece9Second Wind#deecedWinter’s Breath#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#d9e6e8Smoke and Mirrors#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d6eae8Cold Omen
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #D8E7E6?
- #D8E7E6 is a very light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Icelandic Winter. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D8E7E6?
- The RGB value is 216, 231, 230: 216 red, 231 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8E7E6?
- The complementary color is #E7D8D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8E7E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.49:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.