#DAE0D7 color
The hex color #DAE0D7 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 87.8% green and 84.3% blue (218, 224, 215).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 13% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Luna (#D4D8CE), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.62:1).
#DAE0D7 color codes
| HEX | #DAE0D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 224, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 87.8%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 13%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 4%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.51, -3.63, 3.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.51, 5.18, 134.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.833, 73.123, 74.817) | |
| Decimal | 14344407 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAE0D7, 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 #DAE0D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAE0D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.62:1 | 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 #DAE0D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1ded7Protanopia
no red cones#e0ded7Deuteranopia
no green cones#dadfddTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dae0d7; }
.text { color: #dae0d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dae0d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 224 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dae0d7, #d7e0d9); }
Similar colors
#d4d8ceLuna#dde3d5Water Lily#e1e3d7Washed Dollar#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#e1e1d5Fish Ceviche#dbe0d0Feta#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#dadad1Alaska
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #DAE0D7?
- #DAE0D7 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Luna. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAE0D7?
- The RGB value is 218, 224, 215: 218 red, 224 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAE0D7?
- The complementary color is #DDD7E0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAE0D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.62:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.