#DCEDF2 color
The hex color #DCEDF2 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 92.9% green and 94.9% blue (220, 237, 242).
Its hue angle is 194°, with 46% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Diamond White (#E2EFF3), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.44:1).
#DCEDF2 color codes
| HEX | #DCEDF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 237, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 92.9%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(194, 46%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(194, 9%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 2%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.66, -4.64, -4.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.66, 6.35, 223.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.823, 82.194, 95.857) | |
| Decimal | 14478834 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DCEDF2, 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 #DCEDF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCEDF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.44:1 | 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 #DCEDF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9ecf2Protanopia
no red cones#e6e9f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6efeeTritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dcedf2; }
.text { color: #dcedf2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dcedf2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 237 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dcedf2, #dce2f2); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #DCEDF2?
- #DCEDF2 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Diamond White. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DCEDF2?
- The RGB value is 220, 237, 242: 220 red, 237 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DCEDF2?
- The complementary color is #F2E1DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCEDF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.44:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.