#DBDFE3 color
The hex color #DBDFE3 is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 87.5% green and 89% blue (219, 223, 227).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 13% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Bright Star (#DDE2E6), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.68:1).
#DBDFE3 color codes
| HEX | #DBDFE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 223, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 87.5%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 13%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 4%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.63, -0.61, -2.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.63, 2.5, 255.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.464, 73.381, 83.163) | |
| Decimal | 14409699 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBDFE3, 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 #DBDFE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBDFE3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.68:1 | 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 #DBDFE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedfe3Protanopia
no red cones#dddee3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9e0e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbdfe3; }
.text { color: #dbdfe3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbdfe3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 223 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbdfe3, #dbdbe3); }
Similar colors
#dde2e6Bright Star#dde3e8Snow Blanket#dde3e7Wind Blown#d8dbe1Grain of Salt#dfe0e2Wind Chime#dbe0e1Drifting Cloud#dadbe1Big Fish to Fry#d3dbe2Skyscraper
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #DBDFE3?
- #DBDFE3 is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Bright Star. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBDFE3?
- The RGB value is 219, 223, 227: 219 red, 223 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBDFE3?
- The complementary color is #E3DFDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBDFE3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.68:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.