#DAE1EE color
The hex color #DAE1EE is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 88.2% green and 93.3% blue (218, 225, 238).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 37% 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 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.99:1).
#DAE1EE color codes
| HEX | #DAE1EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 225, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 88.2%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 37%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 8%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.36, 0.11, -7.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.36, 7.14, 270.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.268, 74.928, 91.58) | |
| Decimal | 14344686 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAE1EE, 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 #DAE1EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAE1EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.99:1 | 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 #DAE1EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dde2efProtanopia
no red cones#dbe0eeDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6e4e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dae1ee; }
.text { color: #dae1ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dae1ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 225 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dae1ee, #dddaee); }
Similar colors
#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#d4e0efCold Shoulder#dae4eeIceberg#d1dce8Ice Desert#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#d3dde7Nordic Breeze#dee9f4Freeze Up
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #DAE1EE?
- #DAE1EE is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Radiant Moon. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAE1EE?
- The RGB value is 218, 225, 238: 218 red, 225 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAE1EE?
- The complementary color is #EEE7DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAE1EE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.99:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.