#D9E2FD color
The hex color #D9E2FD is a very light, vivid blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 88.6% green and 99.2% blue (217, 226, 253).
Its hue angle is 225°, with 90% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Icy Plains (#CFDAFB), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.25:1).
#D9E2FD color codes
| HEX | #D9E2FD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 226, 253) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 88.6%, 99.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(225, 90%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(225, 14%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 11%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.97, 2.25, -14.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.97, 14.28, 279.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.537, 76.235, 103.75) | |
| Decimal | 14279421 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9E2FD, 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 #D9E2FD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9E2FD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.25:1 | 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 #D9E2FD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbe4feProtanopia
no red cones#d8e1fcDeuteranopia
no green cones#d1e7ebTritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9e2fd; }
.text { color: #d9e2fd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9e2fd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 226 253 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9e2fd, #e2d9fd); }
Similar colors
#cfdafbIcy Plains#d2def2Puffy Cloud#c9d1efFrozen Periwinkle#e6e6faLavender#c8daf5Fly a Kite#ced5e4Après-Ski#d4e0efCold Shoulder#efeeffFoundation White
Questions
- What color is #D9E2FD?
- #D9E2FD is a very light, vivid blue, closest to the named color Icy Plains. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9E2FD?
- The RGB value is 217, 226, 253: 217 red, 226 green and 253 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9E2FD?
- The complementary color is #FDF4D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9E2FD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.25:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.