Color swatch image showing #DBE9EE with RGB(219,233,238) values

#DBE9EE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DBE9EE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DBE9EE Color Information

#DBE9EE RGB value is (219, 233, 238). The hex color red value is 219, green is 233, and blue is 238. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 90 percent. The CMYK process values are 8 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#DBE9EE Color Meaning

Color #DBE9EE conveys gentle clarity, cloud-filtered light, and digital softness. #DBE9EE pale blue-tinged white mimics the glow of an overcast sky just before rain—cool but never cold. Psychologically, color #DBE9EE reduces eye strain in long-form reading interfaces while maintaining a sense of airiness. #DBE9EE’s widely used in educational platforms, telehealth portals, and accessibility-first designs where calm must support cognition. Unlike pure white, which can feel harsh on screens, #DBE9EE adds just enough hue to feel intentional without distraction. Spiritually, #DBE9EE represents openness with boundaries—space that welcomes but does not overwhelm. Use color #DBE9EE as a foundational tone when your audience needs focus without fatigue, and your message thrives in quiet clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #DBE9EE 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
#DBE9EE
RGB
rgb(219, 233, 238)
HSL
hsl(196°, 36%, 90%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 2%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(196°, 8%, 93%)
XYZ
73.7849 79.5109 92.3472
Yxy
79.5109 0.3004 0.3237
Hunter Lab
89.1689 -1.4821 -1.5174
CIE-Lab
91.4650 -3.6819 -4.0303

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red219 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green233 / 255 (91%)
91%
Blue238 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan8 / 100 (8%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#DBE9EE 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

#DBE9EE 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 #DBE9EE 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.

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#DBE9EE

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 #DBE9EE 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

#DBE9EE

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DBE9EE;

Text Color

color: #DBE9EE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DBE9EE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DBE9EE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DBE9EE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DBE9EE 0%, #5698b0 100%);

#DBE9EE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DBE9EE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.