Color #D6F5EB Color / Colour Code #D6F5EB
This page shows the hex color code for color #d6f5eb (#D6F5EB). The colour is a cyan tone with 61% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D6F5EB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D6F5EB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 131, 161, and 191 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 161, 281, and 41 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D6F5EB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 161 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 161 to 206 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 161 with its complement at 341 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 #D6F5EB
Lightness variations at hue 161 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D6F5EB
Design Use Cases for #D6F5EB
Vibrant Brand Color
#D6F5EB has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 90% lightness, #D6F5EB 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
#D6F5EB is in the cyan spectrum (hue 161). 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 #D6F5EB (hue 161) to its complement at hue 341. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 191. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d6f5eb, #f5d6e0);
CSS Code for #D6F5EB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D6F5EB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D6F5EB (#D6F5EB)
#D6F5EB is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 245 green, and 235 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 161 degrees with 61% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D6F5EB is 235/255 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 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D6F5EB against white is 1.16:1 and against black is 18.12:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.12:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F5D6E0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D6F5EB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D6F5DC and #D6EFF5, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D6F5EB?
- #D6F5EB is Color #D6F5EB, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(214, 245, 235), HSL(161, 61%, 90%), and CMYK(13%, 0%, 4%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 235/255.
- Is #D6F5EB accessible for text?
- Against white, #D6F5EB has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.12:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D6F5EB?
- The complementary colour is #F5D6E0 (hue 341). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D6F5DC and #D6EFF5. The triadic palette adds #EBD6F5 and #F5EBD6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D6F5EB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d6f5eb; or rgb(214, 245, 235); or hsl(161, 61%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 161 61% 90%; 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.