#DAF1F0 color
The hex color #DAF1F0 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 94.5% green and 94.1% blue (218, 241, 240).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 45% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Queen of Waves (#D2EAEA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.82:1).
#DAF1F0 color codes
| HEX | #DAF1F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 241, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 94.5%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 45%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 10%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.5, -7.7, -2.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.5, 7.97, 195.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.093, 84.106, 94.646) | |
| Decimal | 14348784 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAF1F0, 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 #DAF1F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAF1F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | 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 #DAF1F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeeef0Protanopia
no red cones#e9ebf0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4f3f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #daf1f0; }
.text { color: #daf1f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #daf1f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 241 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #daf1f0, #dae6f1); }
Similar colors
#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#d6eae8Cold Omen#d1eaeaTeardrop#d8f1f4Let It Snow#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#d1eaecJet d’Eau#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#cfebeaMint Chip
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #DAF1F0?
- #DAF1F0 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Queen of Waves. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAF1F0?
- The RGB value is 218, 241, 240: 218 red, 241 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAF1F0?
- The complementary color is #F1DADB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAF1F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.82:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.