Color #CEE6EA Color / Colour Code #CEE6EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #cee6ea (#CEE6EA). The colour is a cyan tone with 40% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CEE6EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CEE6EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 159, 189, and 219 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 189, 309, and 69 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CEE6EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 189 and saturation at 40%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 189 to 234 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 189 with its complement at 9 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 #CEE6EA
Lightness variations at hue 189 and 40% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CEE6EA
Design Use Cases for #CEE6EA
Balanced UI Color
At 40% saturation, #CEE6EA strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 86% lightness, #CEE6EA is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#CEE6EA is in the cyan spectrum (hue 189). 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 #CEE6EA (hue 189) to its complement at hue 9. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 219. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cee6ea, #ead1cd);
CSS Code for #CEE6EA
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About Color #CEE6EA (#CEE6EA)
#CEE6EA is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 206 red, 230 green, and 234 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 189 degrees with 40% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CEE6EA is 223/255 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 12% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CEE6EA against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.13:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.13:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EAD1CD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CEE6EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CDEAE0 and #CDD7EA, 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 #CEE6EA?
- #CEE6EA is Color #CEE6EA, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(206, 230, 234), HSL(189, 40%, 86%), and CMYK(12%, 2%, 0%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #CEE6EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #CEE6EA has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.13:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CEE6EA?
- The complementary colour is #EAD1CD (hue 9). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CDEAE0 and #CDD7EA. The triadic palette adds #EACDE5 and #E5EACD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CEE6EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cee6ea; or rgb(206, 230, 234); or hsl(189, 40%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 189 40% 86%; 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.