#DBDCE6 color
The hex color #DBDCE6 is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 86.3% green and 90.2% blue (219, 220, 230).
Its hue angle is 235°, with 18% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Delicate Cloud (#DDDFE8), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.39:1).
#DBDCE6 color codes
| HEX | #DBDCE6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 220, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 86.3%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(235, 18%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(235, 5%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.95, 1.51, -5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.95, 5.22, 286.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.087, 71.959, 85.097) | |
| Decimal | 14408934 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBDCE6, 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 #DBDCE6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBDCE6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | 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 #DBDCE6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadde7Protanopia
no red cones#d9dce6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9dedfTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbdce6; }
.text { color: #dbdce6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbdce6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 220 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbdce6, #dfdbe6); }
Similar colors
#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#dadbe2Muffled White#dedee5White Elephant#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#dadbe1Big Fish to Fry#dfdfe5Festive Ferret#d8dbe1Grain of Salt#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #DBDCE6?
- #DBDCE6 is a very light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Delicate Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBDCE6?
- The RGB value is 219, 220, 230: 219 red, 220 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBDCE6?
- The complementary color is #E6E5DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBDCE6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.39:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.