#DAEADA color
The hex color #DAEADA is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 91.8% green and 85.5% blue (218, 234, 218).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 28% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Vanishing Point (#DDEEDD), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.76:1).
#DAEADA color codes
| HEX | #DAEADA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 234, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 91.8%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 28%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 7%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 7%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.15, -8.2, 5.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.15, 10.13, 144.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.989, 78.812, 77.788) | |
| Decimal | 14346970 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAEADA, 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 #DAEADA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAEADA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | 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 #DAEADA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebe7d9Protanopia
no red cones#e8e5dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#d9e9e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #daeada; }
.text { color: #daeada; }
.border { border: 2px solid #daeada; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 234 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #daeada, #daeae2); }
Similar colors
#ddeeddVanishing Point#dfeddaGhost Lichen#d4e8d8Splashdown#e1efddDistant Landscape#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#ddece0Cryo Freeze#d7ecd9Silky Mint#d3e1d3Misty Marsh
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DAEADA?
- #DAEADA is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Vanishing Point. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAEADA?
- The RGB value is 218, 234, 218: 218 red, 234 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAEADA?
- The complementary color is #EADAEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAEADA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.76:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.