Color #D2E5EC Color / Colour Code #D2E5EC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d2e5ec (#D2E5EC). The colour is a blue tone with 41% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D2E5EC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D2E5EC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 166, 196, and 226 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 196, 316, and 76 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D2E5EC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 196 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 196 to 241 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 196 with its complement at 16 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 #D2E5EC
Lightness variations at hue 196 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D2E5EC
Design Use Cases for #D2E5EC
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #D2E5EC 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 87% lightness, #D2E5EC is very close to white but carries a subtle blue tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Trust & Professional Identity
#D2E5EC sits in the blue range (hue 196). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #D2E5EC (hue 196) to its complement at hue 16. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 226. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2e5ec, #ebd8d0);
CSS Code for #D2E5EC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D2E5EC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D2E5EC (#D2E5EC)
#D2E5EC is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 229 green, and 236 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 196 degrees with 41% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D2E5EC is 224/255 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 11% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D2E5EC against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.16:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.16:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EBD8D0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D2E5EC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D0EBE5 and #D0D7EB, 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 #D2E5EC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D2E5EC?
- #D2E5EC is Color #D2E5EC, a blue color (colour) with RGB(210, 229, 236), HSL(196, 41%, 87%), and CMYK(11%, 3%, 0%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 224/255.
- Is #D2E5EC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D2E5EC has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.16:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D2E5EC?
- The complementary colour is #EBD8D0 (hue 16). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D0EBE5 and #D0D7EB. The triadic palette adds #EBD0E4 and #E4EBD0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D2E5EC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d2e5ec; or rgb(210, 229, 236); or hsl(196, 41%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 196 41% 87%; 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.