#D8ECEB color
The hex color #D8ECEB is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 92.5% green and 92.2% blue (216, 236, 235).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 34% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Cold Omen (#D6EAE8), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.12:1).
#D8ECEB color codes
| HEX | #D8ECEB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 236, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 92.5%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 34%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 8%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.95, -6.76, -1.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.95, 6.99, 194.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.306, 80.587, 90.274) | |
| Decimal | 14216427 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8ECEB, 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 #D8ECEB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8ECEB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.12:1 | 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 #D8ECEB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9eaebProtanopia
no red cones#e5e7ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#d3edecTritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8eceb; }
.text { color: #d8eceb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8eceb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 236 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8eceb, #d8e3ec); }
Similar colors
#d6eae8Cold Omen#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#deeeedFree Spirit#d1eaeaTeardrop#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#d1eaecJet d’Eau#d9eae5Tropical Dream
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #D8ECEB?
- #D8ECEB is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Cold Omen. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D8ECEB?
- The RGB value is 216, 236, 235: 216 red, 236 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8ECEB?
- The complementary color is #ECD8D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8ECEB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.12:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.