Color #95DAEF Color / Colour Code #95DAEF
This page shows the hex color code for color #95daef (#95DAEF). The colour is a cyan tone with 74% saturation and 76% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #95DAEF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#95DAEF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 164, 194, and 224 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 194, 314, and 74 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #95DAEF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 194 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 194 to 239 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 194 with its complement at 14 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #95DAEF
Lightness variations at hue 194 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #95DAEF
Design Use Cases for #95DAEF
Vibrant Brand Color
#95DAEF has a strong 74% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#95DAEF at 76% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#95DAEF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 194). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #95DAEF (hue 194) to its complement at hue 14. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 224. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #95daef, #efaa95);
CSS Code for #95DAEF
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About Color #95DAEF (#95DAEF)
#95DAEF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 149 red, 218 green, and 239 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 194 degrees with 74% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #95DAEF is 200/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #95DAEF against white is 1.55:1 and against black is 13.55:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.55:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFAA95 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #95DAEF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #95EFD7 and #95ADEF, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #95DAEF?
- #95DAEF is Color #95DAEF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(149, 218, 239), HSL(194, 74%, 76%), and CMYK(38%, 9%, 0%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 200/255.
- Is #95DAEF accessible for text?
- Against white, #95DAEF has a contrast ratio of 1.55:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.55:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #95DAEF?
- The complementary colour is #EFAA95 (hue 14). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #95EFD7 and #95ADEF. The triadic palette adds #EF95DA and #DAEF95 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #95DAEF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #95daef; or rgb(149, 218, 239); or hsl(194, 74%, 76%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 194 74% 76%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.