Color #D0F0F6 Color / Colour Code #D0F0F6
This page shows the hex color code for color #d0f0f6 (#D0F0F6). The colour is a cyan tone with 68% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D0F0F6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D0F0F6 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 #D0F0F6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 189 and saturation at 68%. 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 #D0F0F6
Lightness variations at hue 189 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D0F0F6
Design Use Cases for #D0F0F6
Vibrant Brand Color
#D0F0F6 has a strong 68% 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.
Near-White Background
At 89% lightness, #D0F0F6 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
#D0F0F6 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 #D0F0F6 (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, #d0f0f6, #f6d6d0);
CSS Code for #D0F0F6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D0F0F6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #D0F0F6 (#D0F0F6)
#D0F0F6 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 208 red, 240 green, and 246 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 189 degrees with 68% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D0F0F6 is 231/255 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 15% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D0F0F6 against white is 1.20:1 and against black is 17.48:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.48:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F6D6D0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D0F0F6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D0F6E9 and #D0DDF6, 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.
How to Explore Color #D0F0F6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D0F0F6?
- #D0F0F6 is Color #D0F0F6, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(208, 240, 246), HSL(189, 68%, 89%), and CMYK(15%, 2%, 0%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 231/255.
- Is #D0F0F6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D0F0F6 has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.48:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D0F0F6?
- The complementary colour is #F6D6D0 (hue 9). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D0F6E9 and #D0DDF6. The triadic palette adds #F6D0F0 and #F0F6D0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D0F0F6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d0f0f6; or rgb(208, 240, 246); or hsl(189, 68%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 189 68% 89%; 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.