#DBE9EB Color Meaning and Information

#DBE9EB Color Information

#DBE9EB RGB value is (219, 233, 235). The hex color red value is 219, green is 233, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 187°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 89 percent. The CMYK process values are 7 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

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#DBE9EB Color Meaning

Color #DBE9EB expresses refined calm, structured softness, and technical elegance. As a standardized X11 color, #DBE9EB pale grey-blue balances machine precision with human comfort. Psychologically, color #DBE9EB 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, #DBE9EB reflects the aesthetic of early UNIX interfaces: functional but not cold. Spiritually, #DBE9EB represents discipline with grace—systems that serve without demanding attention. Use color #DBE9EB when your audience values consistency over spectacle, and your interface must feel like a trusted tool, not a flashy toy.

Color Conversion

Convert #DBE9EB 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

#DBE9EB

RGB

rgb(219, 233, 235)

HSL

hsl(187°, 29%, 89%)

CMYK

cmyk(7%, 1%, 0%, 8%)

HSV

hsv(187°, 7%, 92%)

XYZ

73.3477 79.3361 90.0448

Yxy

79.3361 0.3022 0.3269

Hunter Lab

89.0708 -1.7050 -0.9612

CIE-Lab

91.3861 -4.2515 -2.5797

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red219 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green233 / 255 (91%)

91%

Blue235 / 255 (92%)

92%

CMYK Values

Cyan7 / 100 (7%)

Magenta1 / 100 (1%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#DBE9EB 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

#DBE9EB 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 #DBE9EB 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:#DBE9EB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DBE9EB 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

#DBE9EB

protanopia

#e1e1eb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DBE9EB;

Text Color

color: #DBE9EB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DBE9EB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DBE9EB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DBE9EB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DBE9EB 0%, #5d9da6 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DBE9EB in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.