Color #D4E2EE Color / Colour Code #D4E2EE
This page shows the hex color code for color #d4e2ee (#D4E2EE). The colour is a blue tone with 43% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D4E2EE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D4E2EE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 178, 208, and 238 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 208, 328, and 88 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D4E2EE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 208 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 208 to 253 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 208 with its complement at 28 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 #D4E2EE
Lightness variations at hue 208 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D4E2EE
Design Use Cases for #D4E2EE
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #D4E2EE 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, #D4E2EE 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
#D4E2EE sits in the blue range (hue 208). 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 #D4E2EE (hue 208) to its complement at hue 28. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 238. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4e2ee, #eee0d3);
CSS Code for #D4E2EE
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D4E2EE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D4E2EE (#D4E2EE)
#D4E2EE is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 212 red, 226 green, and 238 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 208 degrees with 43% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D4E2EE is 223/255 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, 5% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D4E2EE against white is 1.32:1 and against black is 15.91:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.91:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEE0D3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D4E2EE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D3EEED and #D3D4EE, 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 #D4E2EE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D4E2EE?
- #D4E2EE is Color #D4E2EE, a blue color (colour) with RGB(212, 226, 238), HSL(208, 43%, 88%), and CMYK(11%, 5%, 0%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #D4E2EE accessible for text?
- Against white, #D4E2EE has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.91:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D4E2EE?
- The complementary colour is #EEE0D3 (hue 28). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D3EEED and #D3D4EE. The triadic palette adds #EED3E1 and #E1EED3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D4E2EE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d4e2ee; or rgb(212, 226, 238); or hsl(208, 43%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 208 43% 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.