Color #D6ECF0 Color / Colour Code #D6ECF0
This page shows the hex color code for color #d6ecf0 (#D6ECF0). The colour is a cyan tone with 46% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D6ECF0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D6ECF0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 159, 189, and 219 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 189, 309, and 69 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D6ECF0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 189 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 189 to 234 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 189 with its complement at 9 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 #D6ECF0
Lightness variations at hue 189 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D6ECF0
Design Use Cases for #D6ECF0
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #D6ECF0 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 89% lightness, #D6ECF0 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
#D6ECF0 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 189). 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 #D6ECF0 (hue 189) to its complement at hue 9. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 219. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d6ecf0, #f0dad6);
CSS Code for #D6ECF0
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D6ECF0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D6ECF0 (#D6ECF0)
#D6ECF0 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 236 green, and 240 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 189 degrees with 46% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D6ECF0 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 11% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D6ECF0 against white is 1.23:1 and against black is 17.12:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.12:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F0DAD6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D6ECF0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D6F0E7 and #D6DFF0, 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 #D6ECF0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D6ECF0?
- #D6ECF0 is Color #D6ECF0, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(214, 236, 240), HSL(189, 46%, 89%), and CMYK(11%, 2%, 0%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 230/255.
- Is #D6ECF0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D6ECF0 has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.12:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D6ECF0?
- The complementary colour is #F0DAD6 (hue 9). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D6F0E7 and #D6DFF0. The triadic palette adds #F0D6EC and #ECF0D6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D6ECF0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d6ecf0; or rgb(214, 236, 240); or hsl(189, 46%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 189 46% 89%; 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.