#DBE0E9 color
The hex color #DBE0E9 is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 87.8% green and 91.4% blue (219, 224, 233).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 24% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Radiant Moon (#E0E6F0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.85:1).
#DBE0E9 color codes
| HEX | #DBE0E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 224, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 87.8%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 24%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.04, 0, -4.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.04, 4.97, 269.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.574, 74.254, 87.689) | |
| Decimal | 14409961 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBE0E9, 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 #DBE0E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBE0E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.85:1 | 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 #DBE0E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dde0e9Protanopia
no red cones#dcdfe9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8e2e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbe0e9; }
.text { color: #dbe0e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbe0e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 224 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbe0e9, #dddbe9); }
Similar colors
#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#d8dbe1Grain of Salt#dadbe2Muffled White#dae4eeIceberg#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#dadbe1Big Fish to Fry#dde3e8Snow Blanket
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #DBE0E9?
- #DBE0E9 is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Radiant Moon. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBE0E9?
- The RGB value is 219, 224, 233: 219 red, 224 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBE0E9?
- The complementary color is #E9E4DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBE0E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.85:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.