#DAD7E4 color
The hex color #DAD7E4 is a very light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 84.3% green and 89.4% blue (218, 215, 228).
Its hue angle is 254°, with 19% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Iron Maiden (#D6D1DC), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.82:1).
#DAD7E4 color codes
| HEX | #DAD7E4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 215, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 84.3%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(254, 19%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(254, 6%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 6%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.56, 3.41, -6.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.56, 6.91, 299.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.215, 69.108, 83.182) | |
| Decimal | 14342116 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAD7E4, 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 #DAD7E4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAD7E4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.82:1 | 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 #DAD7E4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d9e5Protanopia
no red cones#d5d8e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8d9dbTritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dad7e4; }
.text { color: #dad7e4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dad7e4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 215 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dad7e4, #e1d7e4); }
Similar colors
#d6d1dcIron Maiden#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#dfd8e1Pastel Day#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#e8dfedPink Champagne#e6dee6Peekaboo#e8e0e9Bubble Bath
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #DAD7E4?
- #DAD7E4 is a very light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Iron Maiden. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAD7E4?
- The RGB value is 218, 215, 228: 218 red, 215 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAD7E4?
- The complementary color is #E1E4D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAD7E4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.82:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.