#DBF1F3 color
The hex color #DBF1F3 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 94.5% green and 95.3% blue (219, 241, 243).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 50% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Let It Snow (#D8F1F4), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.89:1).
#DBF1F3 color codes
| HEX | #DBF1F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 241, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 94.5%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 50%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 10%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 1%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.64, -6.8, -3.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.64, 7.61, 206.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.843, 84.44, 97.027) | |
| Decimal | 14414323 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBF1F3, 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 #DBF1F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBF1F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.89:1 | 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 #DBF1F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#edeff3Protanopia
no red cones#e9ebf3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4f3f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbf1f3; }
.text { color: #dbf1f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbf1f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 241 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbf1f3, #dbe5f3); }
Similar colors
#d8f1f4Let It Snow#d1eaedCastle in the Sky#d1eaecJet d’Eau#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#deeeedFree Spirit#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#d1eaeaTeardrop#e7fafaCalm Waters
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #DBF1F3?
- #DBF1F3 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Let It Snow. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBF1F3?
- The RGB value is 219, 241, 243: 219 red, 241 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBF1F3?
- The complementary color is #F3DDDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBF1F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.89:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.