Color #D2EBEF Color / Colour Code #D2EBEF
This page shows the hex color code for color #d2ebef (#D2EBEF). The colour is a cyan tone with 48% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D2EBEF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D2EBEF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 158, 188, and 218 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 188, 308, and 68 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D2EBEF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 188 and saturation at 48%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 188 to 233 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 188 with its complement at 8 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 #D2EBEF
Lightness variations at hue 188 and 48% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D2EBEF
Design Use Cases for #D2EBEF
Balanced UI Color
At 48% saturation, #D2EBEF 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 88% lightness, #D2EBEF 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
#D2EBEF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 188). 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 #D2EBEF (hue 188) to its complement at hue 8. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 218. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2ebef, #efd6d2);
CSS Code for #D2EBEF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D2EBEF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D2EBEF (#D2EBEF)
#D2EBEF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 235 green, and 239 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 188 degrees with 48% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D2EBEF is 228/255 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 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D2EBEF against white is 1.24:1 and against black is 16.87:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.87:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFD6D2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D2EBEF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D2EFE4 and #D2DCEF, 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 #D2EBEF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D2EBEF?
- #D2EBEF is Color #D2EBEF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(210, 235, 239), HSL(188, 48%, 88%), and CMYK(12%, 2%, 0%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 228/255.
- Is #D2EBEF accessible for text?
- Against white, #D2EBEF has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.87:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D2EBEF?
- The complementary colour is #EFD6D2 (hue 8). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D2EFE4 and #D2DCEF. The triadic palette adds #EFD2EB and #EBEFD2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D2EBEF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d2ebef; or rgb(210, 235, 239); or hsl(188, 48%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 188 48% 88%; 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.