Color #D5DEEC Color / Colour Code #D5DEEC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d5deec (#D5DEEC). The colour is a blue tone with 38% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D5DEEC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D5DEEC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 187, 217, and 247 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 217, 337, and 97 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D5DEEC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 217 and saturation at 38%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 217 to 262 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 217 with its complement at 37 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 #D5DEEC
Lightness variations at hue 217 and 38% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D5DEEC
Design Use Cases for #D5DEEC
Balanced UI Color
At 38% saturation, #D5DEEC 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, #D5DEEC 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
#D5DEEC sits in the blue range (hue 217). 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 #D5DEEC (hue 217) to its complement at hue 37. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 247. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d5deec, #ece3d5);
CSS Code for #D5DEEC
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About Color #D5DEEC (#D5DEEC)
#D5DEEC is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 213 red, 222 green, and 236 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 217 degrees with 38% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D5DEEC is 221/255 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 10% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D5DEEC against white is 1.36:1 and against black is 15.49:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.49:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ECE3D5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D5DEEC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D5E9EC and #D7D5EC, 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 #D5DEEC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D5DEEC?
- #D5DEEC is Color #D5DEEC, a blue color (colour) with RGB(213, 222, 236), HSL(217, 38%, 88%), and CMYK(10%, 6%, 0%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #D5DEEC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D5DEEC has a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.49:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D5DEEC?
- The complementary colour is #ECE3D5 (hue 37). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D5E9EC and #D7D5EC. The triadic palette adds #ECD5DE and #DEECD5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D5DEEC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d5deec; or rgb(213, 222, 236); or hsl(217, 38%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 217 38% 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.