Color #D5EDEC Color / Colour Code #D5EDEC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d5edec (#D5EDEC). The colour is a cyan tone with 40% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D5EDEC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D5EDEC 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 #D5EDEC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 178 and saturation at 40%. 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 #D5EDEC
Lightness variations at hue 178 and 40% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D5EDEC
Design Use Cases for #D5EDEC
Balanced UI Color
At 40% saturation, #D5EDEC 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, #D5EDEC 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
#D5EDEC 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 #D5EDEC (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, #d5edec, #edd4d5);
CSS Code for #D5EDEC
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About Color #D5EDEC (#D5EDEC)
#D5EDEC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 213 red, 237 green, and 236 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 178 degrees with 40% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D5EDEC is 230/255 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, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D5EDEC against white is 1.22:1 and against black is 17.15:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.15:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EDD4D5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D5EDEC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D4EDE0 and #D4E1ED, 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 #D5EDEC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D5EDEC?
- #D5EDEC is Color #D5EDEC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(213, 237, 236), HSL(178, 40%, 88%), and CMYK(10%, 0%, 0%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 230/255.
- Is #D5EDEC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D5EDEC has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.15:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D5EDEC?
- The complementary colour is #EDD4D5 (hue 358). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D4EDE0 and #D4E1ED. The triadic palette adds #ECD4ED and #EDECD4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D5EDEC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d5edec; or rgb(213, 237, 236); or hsl(178, 40%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 178 40% 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.