#DAE1E3 color
The hex color #DAE1E3 is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 88.2% green and 89% blue (218, 225, 227).
Its hue angle is 193°, with 14% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Serene (#DCE3E4), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.86:1).
#DAE1E3 color codes
| HEX | #DAE1E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 225, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 88.2%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(193, 14%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(193, 4%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.06, -1.98, -1.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.06, 2.67, 222.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.701, 74.301, 83.328) | |
| Decimal | 14344675 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAE1E3, 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 #DAE1E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAE1E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.86:1 | 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 #DAE1E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0e0e3Protanopia
no red cones#dedfe3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8e2e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dae1e3; }
.text { color: #dae1e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dae1e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 225 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dae1e3, #dadde3); }
Similar colors
#dce3e4Serene#dbe0e1Drifting Cloud#dae3e7Cityscape#dde3e7Wind Blown#dde2e6Bright Star#e1e5e5Shaving Cream#dde3e8Snow Blanket#d2dde0Memories of Rain
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #DAE1E3?
- #DAE1E3 is a very light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Serene. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAE1E3?
- The RGB value is 218, 225, 227: 218 red, 225 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAE1E3?
- The complementary color is #E3DCDA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAE1E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.86:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.