#DDEBF2 color
The hex color #DDEBF2 is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 92.2% green and 94.9% blue (221, 235, 242).
Its hue angle is 200°, with 45% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Out Cold (#E2ECF2), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.24:1).
#DDEBF2 color codes
| HEX | #DDEBF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 235, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 92.2%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 45%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(200, 9%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 3%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.22, -3.3, -4.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.22, 5.97, 236.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.551, 81.199, 95.68) | |
| Decimal | 14543858 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDEBF2, 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 #DDEBF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDEBF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.24:1 | 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 #DDEBF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7eaf2Protanopia
no red cones#e4e8f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8ededTritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddebf2; }
.text { color: #ddebf2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddebf2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 235 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddebf2, #dde1f2); }
Similar colors
#e2ecf2Out Cold#e2eff3Diamond White#d5e4ecEthereal Moonlight#d6e5eaDreamstress#dae6e9Airy#daeaf6Celestial Cathedral#d6e3e7Bare Mintimum#d3e5ebOcean Breeze
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #DDEBF2?
- #DDEBF2 is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Out Cold. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDEBF2?
- The RGB value is 221, 235, 242: 221 red, 235 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDEBF2?
- The complementary color is #F2E4DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDEBF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.24:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.