#DAE8E0 color
The hex color #DAE8E0 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 91% green and 87.8% blue (218, 232, 224).
Its hue angle is 146°, with 23% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Clair de Lune (#DBE9DF), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.6:1).
#DAE8E0 color codes
| HEX | #DAE8E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 232, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 91%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(146, 23%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(146, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 3%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.78, -6.11, 2.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.78, 6.52, 159.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.222, 78, 81.81) | |
| Decimal | 14346464 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAE8E0, 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 #DAE8E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAE8E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.6:1 | 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 #DAE8E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e6e0Protanopia
no red cones#e5e4e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8e8e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dae8e0; }
.text { color: #dae8e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dae8e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 232 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dae8e0, #dae8e7); }
Similar colors
#dbe9dfClair de Lune#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#deece1Pastel Smirk#d9eae5Tropical Dream#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#ddece0Cryo Freeze#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dfeadeHint of Green
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DAE8E0?
- #DAE8E0 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Clair de Lune. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAE8E0?
- The RGB value is 218, 232, 224: 218 red, 232 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAE8E0?
- The complementary color is #E8DAE2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAE8E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.6:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.