#DBE8DF color
The hex color #DBE8DF is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 91% green and 87.5% blue (219, 232, 223).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 22% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Clair de Lune (#DBE9DF), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.62:1).
#DBE8DF color codes
| HEX | #DBE8DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 232, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 91%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 22%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.83, -5.96, 2.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.83, 6.62, 154.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.387, 78.1, 81.112) | |
| Decimal | 14411999 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBE8DF, 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 #DBE8DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBE8DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.62:1 | 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 #DBE8DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e6dfProtanopia
no red cones#e5e4dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d9e8e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbe8df; }
.text { color: #dbe8df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbe8df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 232 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbe8df, #dbe8e6); }
Similar colors
#dbe9dfClair de Lune#deece1Pastel Smirk#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dfeadeHint of Green#ddece0Cryo Freeze#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#d9eae5Tropical Dream
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DBE8DF?
- #DBE8DF is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Clair de Lune. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBE8DF?
- The RGB value is 219, 232, 223: 219 red, 232 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBE8DF?
- The complementary color is #E8DBE4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBE8DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.62:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.