Color #D3DEDE Color / Colour Code #D3DEDE
This page shows the hex color code for color #d3dede (#D3DEDE). The colour is a cyan tone with 14% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D3DEDE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D3DEDE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 150, 180, and 210 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 180, 300, and 60 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D3DEDE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 180 and saturation at 14%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 180 to 225 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 180 with its complement at 0 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 #D3DEDE
Lightness variations at hue 180 and 14% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D3DEDE
Design Use Cases for #D3DEDE
Muted Accent Color
With 14% saturation, #D3DEDE has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #D3DEDE 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
#D3DEDE is in the cyan spectrum (hue 180). 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 #D3DEDE (hue 180) to its complement at hue 0. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 210. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d3dede, #ded3d3);
CSS Code for #D3DEDE
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D3DEDE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #D3DEDE (#D3DEDE)
#D3DEDE is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 211 red, 222 green, and 222 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 180 degrees with 14% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D3DEDE is 219/255 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 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D3DEDE against white is 1.37:1 and against black is 15.27:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.27:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DED3D3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D3DEDE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D3DED9 and #D3D9DE, 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 #D3DEDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D3DEDE?
- #D3DEDE is Color #D3DEDE, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(211, 222, 222), HSL(180, 14%, 85%), and CMYK(5%, 0%, 0%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #D3DEDE accessible for text?
- Against white, #D3DEDE has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.27:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D3DEDE?
- The complementary colour is #DED3D3 (hue 0). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D3DED9 and #D3D9DE. The triadic palette adds #DED3DE and #DEDED3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D3DEDE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d3dede; or rgb(211, 222, 222); or hsl(180, 14%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 180 14% 85%; 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.