#DAE0ED color
The hex color #DAE0ED is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 87.8% green and 92.9% blue (218, 224, 237).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 35% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Radiant Moon (#E0E6F0), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.87:1).
#DAE0ED color codes
| HEX | #DAE0ED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 224, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 87.8%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 35%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 8%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.08, 0.43, -7.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.08, 7.04, 273.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.852, 74.331, 90.719) | |
| Decimal | 14344429 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAE0ED, 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 #DAE0ED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAE0ED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.87:1 | 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 #DAE0ED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dce1eeProtanopia
no red cones#dbdfedDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6e2e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dae0ed; }
.text { color: #dae0ed; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dae0ed; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 224 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dae0ed, #dedaed); }
Similar colors
#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#d4e0efCold Shoulder#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#ced5e4Après-Ski#d1dce8Ice Desert#dae4eeIceberg#d3dde7Nordic Breeze
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #DAE0ED?
- #DAE0ED is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Radiant Moon. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAE0ED?
- The RGB value is 218, 224, 237: 218 red, 224 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAE0ED?
- The complementary color is #EDE7DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAE0ED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.87:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.