#DCE1F1 color
The hex color #DCE1F1 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 88.2% green and 94.5% blue (220, 225, 241).
Its hue angle is 226°, with 43% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Lullaby of Frost (#E5E8F2), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.08:1).
#DCE1F1 color codes
| HEX | #DCE1F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 225, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 88.2%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(226, 43%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(226, 9%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 7%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.59, 1.34, -8.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.59, 8.46, 279.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.314, 75.416, 93.949) | |
| Decimal | 14475761 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DCE1F1, 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 #DCE1F1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCE1F1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.08:1 | 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 #DCE1F1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dde2f2Protanopia
no red cones#dbe0f1Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8e4e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dce1f1; }
.text { color: #dce1f1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dce1f1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 225 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dce1f1, #e2dcf1); }
Similar colors
#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#d2def2Puffy Cloud#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#ced5e4Après-Ski#d4e0efCold Shoulder#e6e6faLavender
Questions
- What color is #DCE1F1?
- #DCE1F1 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Lullaby of Frost. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DCE1F1?
- The RGB value is 220, 225, 241: 220 red, 225 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DCE1F1?
- The complementary color is #F1ECDC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCE1F1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.08:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.