#DAEBE0 color
The hex color #DAEBE0 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 92.2% green and 87.8% blue (218, 235, 224).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 30% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Cryo Freeze (#DDECE0), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.94:1).
#DAEBE0 color codes
| HEX | #DAEBE0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 235, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 92.2%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 30%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 7%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 5%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.55, -7.64, 3.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.55, 8.36, 155.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.074, 79.703, 82.094) | |
| Decimal | 14347232 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAEBE0, 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 #DAEBE0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAEBE0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.94:1 | 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 #DAEBE0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebe8dfProtanopia
no red cones#e7e6e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8ebe8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #daebe0; }
.text { color: #daebe0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #daebe0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 235 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #daebe0, #daebe9); }
Similar colors
#ddece0Cryo Freeze#deece1Pastel Smirk#dbe9dfClair de Lune#daeee6Shattered Ice#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#dfeadeHint of Green#e5f2e7Polar#d8eee7Light Spirited
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DAEBE0?
- #DAEBE0 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Cryo Freeze. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAEBE0?
- The RGB value is 218, 235, 224: 218 red, 235 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAEBE0?
- The complementary color is #EBDAE5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAEBE0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.94:1 and white text 1.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.