gainsboro

#DAD6E6

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB218, 214, 230
CMYK5, 7, 0, 10
HSL255°, 24%, 87%
LAB86, 4, -7
Closest Library Match
gray-30097% Match

Readability

1.42On WhiteFAIL
14.74On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #DAD6E6

The hexadecimal color code #DAD6E6 is a very light, muted shade of Blue (known as gainsboro). In the RGB color model, #DAD6E6 is comprised of 218 red, 214 green, and 230 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 255 degrees, a saturation of 24%, and a lightness of 87%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 473 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #DAD6E6.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind