Color #D3EFEE Color / Colour Code #D3EFEE
This page shows the hex color code for color #d3efee (#D3EFEE). The colour is a cyan tone with 47% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D3EFEE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D3EFEE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 148, 178, and 208 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 178, 298, and 58 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D3EFEE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 178 and saturation at 47%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 178 to 223 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 178 with its complement at 358 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 #D3EFEE
Lightness variations at hue 178 and 47% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D3EFEE
Design Use Cases for #D3EFEE
Balanced UI Color
At 47% saturation, #D3EFEE 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, #D3EFEE 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
#D3EFEE is in the cyan spectrum (hue 178). 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 #D3EFEE (hue 178) to its complement at hue 358. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 208. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d3efee, #efd2d3);
CSS Code for #D3EFEE
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About Color #D3EFEE (#D3EFEE)
#D3EFEE is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 211 red, 239 green, and 238 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 178 degrees with 47% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D3EFEE 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 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D3EFEE against white is 1.21:1 and against black is 17.35:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.35:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFD2D3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D3EFEE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D2EFDF and #D2E1EF, 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 #D3EFEE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D3EFEE?
- #D3EFEE is Color #D3EFEE, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(211, 239, 238), HSL(178, 47%, 88%), and CMYK(12%, 0%, 0%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 231/255.
- Is #D3EFEE accessible for text?
- Against white, #D3EFEE has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.35:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D3EFEE?
- The complementary colour is #EFD2D3 (hue 358). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D2EFDF and #D2E1EF. The triadic palette adds #EED2EF and #EFEED2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D3EFEE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d3efee; or rgb(211, 239, 238); or hsl(178, 47%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 178 47% 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.