#DBE9EC Color Meaning and Information

#DBE9EC Color Information

#DBE9EC RGB value is (219, 233, 236). The hex color red value is 219, green is 233, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 191°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of 89 percent. The CMYK process values are 7 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#DBE9EC Color Meaning

Color #DBE9EC expresses refined calm, structured softness, and technical elegance. As a standardized X11 color, #DBE9EC pale grey-blue balances machine precision with human comfort. Psychologically, color #DBE9EC supports prolonged screen use by diffusing glare without draining warmth—common in developer tools, medical software, and enterprise dashboards where endurance matters more than excitement. Culturally, #DBE9EC reflects the aesthetic of early UNIX interfaces: functional but not cold. Spiritually, #DBE9EC represents discipline with grace—systems that serve without demanding attention. Use color #DBE9EC when your audience values consistency over spectacle, and your interface must feel like a trusted tool, not a flashy toy.

Color Conversion

Convert #DBE9EC across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#DBE9EC

RGB

rgb(219, 233, 236)

HSL

hsl(191°, 31%, 89%)

CMYK

cmyk(7%, 1%, 0%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(191°, 7%, 93%)

XYZ

73.4927 79.3940 90.8080

Yxy

79.3940 0.3016 0.3258

Hunter Lab

89.1033 -1.6311 -1.1455

CIE-Lab

91.4123 -4.0623 -3.0635

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red219 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green233 / 255 (91%)

91%

Blue236 / 255 (93%)

93%

CMYK Values

Cyan7 / 100 (7%)

Magenta1 / 100 (1%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#DBE9EC harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#DBE9EC harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #DBE9EC for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#DBE9EC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.24:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.24:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.24:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DBE9EC appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#DBE9EC

protanopia

#e1e1eb

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DBE9EC;

Text Color

color: #DBE9EC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DBE9EC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DBE9EC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DBE9EC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DBE9EC 0%, #5b9aa8 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DBE9EC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.