#D9E0F3 color
The hex color #D9E0F3 is a very light, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 87.8% green and 95.3% blue (217, 224, 243).
Its hue angle is 224°, with 52% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Puffy Cloud (#D2DEF2), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.91:1).
#D9E0F3 color codes
| HEX | #D9E0F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 224, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 87.8%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(224, 52%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(224, 11%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 8%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.17, 1.28, -10.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.17, 10.12, 277.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.445, 74.533, 95.399) | |
| Decimal | 14278899 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9E0F3, 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 #D9E0F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9E0F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.91:1 | 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 #D9E0F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbe1f4Protanopia
no red cones#d9dff3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3e3e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9e0f3; }
.text { color: #d9e0f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9e0f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 224 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9e0f3, #dfd9f3); }
Similar colors
#d2def2Puffy Cloud#ced5e4Après-Ski#d4e0efCold Shoulder#e6e6faLavender#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac
Questions
- What color is #D9E0F3?
- #D9E0F3 is a very light, moderate blue, closest to the named color Puffy Cloud. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9E0F3?
- The RGB value is 217, 224, 243: 217 red, 224 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9E0F3?
- The complementary color is #F3ECD9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9E0F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.91:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.