Color #D2FAEF Color / Colour Code #D2FAEF
This page shows the hex color code for color #d2faef (#D2FAEF). The colour is a cyan tone with 80% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D2FAEF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D2FAEF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 134, 164, and 194 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 164, 284, and 44 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D2FAEF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 164 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 164 to 209 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 164 with its complement at 344 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 #D2FAEF
Lightness variations at hue 164 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D2FAEF
Design Use Cases for #D2FAEF
Vibrant Brand Color
#D2FAEF has a strong 80% 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 90% lightness, #D2FAEF 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
#D2FAEF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 164). 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 #D2FAEF (hue 164) to its complement at hue 344. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 194. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2faef, #fad1dc);
CSS Code for #D2FAEF
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About Color #D2FAEF (#D2FAEF)
#D2FAEF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 250 green, and 239 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 164 degrees with 80% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D2FAEF is 237/255 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 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D2FAEF against white is 1.13:1 and against black is 18.66:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.66:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FAD1DC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D2FAEF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D1FADB and #D1F0FA, 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 #D2FAEF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D2FAEF?
- #D2FAEF is Color #D2FAEF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(210, 250, 239), HSL(164, 80%, 90%), and CMYK(16%, 0%, 4%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 237/255.
- Is #D2FAEF accessible for text?
- Against white, #D2FAEF has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.66:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D2FAEF?
- The complementary colour is #FAD1DC (hue 344). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D1FADB and #D1F0FA. The triadic palette adds #EFD1FA and #FAEFD1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D2FAEF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d2faef; or rgb(210, 250, 239); or hsl(164, 80%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 164 80% 90%; 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.