#DAD4DE color
The hex color #DAD4DE is a very light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 83.1% green and 87.1% blue (218, 212, 222).
Its hue angle is 276°, with 13% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Iron Maiden (#D6D1DC), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.45:1).
#DAD4DE color codes
| HEX | #DAD4DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 212, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 83.1%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(276, 13%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(276, 5%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.64, 3.86, -4.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.64, 5.7, 312.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.64, 67.266, 78.619) | |
| Decimal | 14341342 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAD4DE, 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 #DAD4DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAD4DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.45:1 | 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 #DAD4DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d6deProtanopia
no red cones#d4d6deDeuteranopia
no green cones#dad5d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dad4de; }
.text { color: #dad4de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dad4de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 212 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dad4de, #ded4dd); }
Similar colors
#d6d1dcIron Maiden#dfd8e1Pastel Day#e6dee6Peekaboo#e5dae1Violet Vapour#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#ded8dcPebble Beach#e8e0e9Bubble Bath
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #DAD4DE?
- #DAD4DE is a very light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Iron Maiden. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAD4DE?
- The RGB value is 218, 212, 222: 218 red, 212 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAD4DE?
- The complementary color is #D8DED4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAD4DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.45:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.