#DAE1CB color
The hex color #DAE1CB is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 88.2% green and 79.6% blue (218, 225, 203).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 27% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Gin (#D9DFCD), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.61:1).
#DAE1CB color codes
| HEX | #DAE1CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 225, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 88.2%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 27%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 10%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 10%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.48, -6.21, 9.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.48, 11.73, 121.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.617, 73.068, 67.082) | |
| Decimal | 14344651 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAE1CB, 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 #DAE1CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAE1CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | 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 #DAE1CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4decaProtanopia
no red cones#e3deccDeuteranopia
no green cones#dcdedbTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dae1cb; }
.text { color: #dae1cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dae1cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 225 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dae1cb, #cfe1cb); }
Similar colors
#d9dfcdGin#dce0cdGentle Frost#dee2c7Marble Grape#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dbe0c4Airy Fields#daddc3Planet Earth#d1dac0Zen Garden#dbe0d0Feta
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #DAE1CB?
- #DAE1CB is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Gin. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAE1CB?
- The RGB value is 218, 225, 203: 218 red, 225 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAE1CB?
- The complementary color is #D2CBE1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAE1CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.61:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.