#D8EBF4 color
The hex color #D8EBF4 is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 92.2% green and 95.7% blue (216, 235, 244).
Its hue angle is 199°, with 56% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Freezing Vapour (#D4E9F5), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.11:1).
#D8EBF4 color codes
| HEX | #D8EBF4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 235, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 92.2%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 56%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(199, 11%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 4%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.93, -4.51, -6.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.93, 7.9, 235.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.353, 80.546, 97.2) | |
| Decimal | 14216180 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8EBF4, 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 #D8EBF4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8EBF4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.11:1 | 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 #D8EBF4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6eaf5Protanopia
no red cones#e2e6f4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1eeeeTritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8ebf4; }
.text { color: #d8ebf4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8ebf4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 235 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8ebf4, #d8ddf4); }
Similar colors
#d4e9f5Freezing Vapour#d1e8f1On Thin Ice#d3e5ebOcean Breeze#d5e4ecEthereal Moonlight#daeaf6Celestial Cathedral#d0e5f2New Heights#d6e5eaDreamstress#d2eaf1Ice Cold
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #D8EBF4?
- #D8EBF4 is a very light, moderate azure, closest to the named color Freezing Vapour. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D8EBF4?
- The RGB value is 216, 235, 244: 216 red, 235 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8EBF4?
- The complementary color is #F4E1D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8EBF4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.11:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.