#DAE1EB color
The hex color #DAE1EB is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 88.2% green and 92.2% blue (218, 225, 235).
Its hue angle is 215°, with 30% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Radiant Moon (#E0E6F0), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.95:1).
#DAE1EB color codes
| HEX | #DAE1EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 225, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 88.2%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(215, 30%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(215, 7%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.28, -0.47, -5.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.28, 5.7, 265.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.831, 74.753, 89.278) | |
| Decimal | 14344683 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAE1EB, 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 #DAE1EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAE1EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.95:1 | 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 #DAE1EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dee1ecProtanopia
no red cones#dce0ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6e3e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dae1eb; }
.text { color: #dae1eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dae1eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 225 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dae1eb, #dbdaeb); }
Similar colors
#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#dae4eeIceberg#d3dde7Nordic Breeze#d1dce8Ice Desert#d3dbe2Skyscraper#dee9f4Freeze Up#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#dde3e8Snow Blanket
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #DAE1EB?
- #DAE1EB is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Radiant Moon. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAE1EB?
- The RGB value is 218, 225, 235: 218 red, 225 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAE1EB?
- The complementary color is #EBE4DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAE1EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.95:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.