#DAD2E2 color
The hex color #DAD2E2 is a very light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 82.4% green and 88.6% blue (218, 210, 226).
Its hue angle is 270°, with 22% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Iron Maiden (#D6D1DC), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.3:1).
#DAD2E2 color codes
| HEX | #DAD2E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 210, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 82.4%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(270, 22%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(270, 7%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.25, 5.65, -6.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.25, 8.91, 309.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.685, 66.49, 81.31) | |
| Decimal | 14340834 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAD2E2, 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 #DAD2E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAD2E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.3:1 | 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 #DAD2E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d5e3Protanopia
no red cones#d1d5e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9d4d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dad2e2; }
.text { color: #dad2e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dad2e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 210 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dad2e2, #e2d2e2); }
Similar colors
#d6d1dcIron Maiden#e8dfedPink Champagne#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#dfd8e1Pastel Day#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#e8e0e9Bubble Bath
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #DAD2E2?
- #DAD2E2 is a very light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Iron Maiden. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAD2E2?
- The RGB value is 218, 210, 226: 218 red, 210 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAD2E2?
- The complementary color is #DAE2D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAD2E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.3:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.