Color #D6FAEC Color / Colour Code #D6FAEC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d6faec (#D6FAEC). The colour is a cyan tone with 78% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D6FAEC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D6FAEC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 127, 157, and 187 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 157, 277, and 37 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D6FAEC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 157 and saturation at 78%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 157 to 202 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 157 with its complement at 337 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 #D6FAEC
Lightness variations at hue 157 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D6FAEC
Design Use Cases for #D6FAEC
Vibrant Brand Color
#D6FAEC has a strong 78% 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 91% lightness, #D6FAEC 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
#D6FAEC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 157). 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 #D6FAEC (hue 157) to its complement at hue 337. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 187. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d6faec, #fad6e4);
CSS Code for #D6FAEC
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About Color #D6FAEC (#D6FAEC)
#D6FAEC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 250 green, and 236 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 157 degrees with 78% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D6FAEC is 238/255 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 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D6FAEC against white is 1.12:1 and against black is 18.74:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.74:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FAD6E4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D6FAEC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D6FADA and #D6F6FA, 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 #D6FAEC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D6FAEC?
- #D6FAEC is Color #D6FAEC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(214, 250, 236), HSL(157, 78%, 91%), and CMYK(14%, 0%, 6%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 238/255.
- Is #D6FAEC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D6FAEC has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.74:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D6FAEC?
- The complementary colour is #FAD6E4 (hue 337). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D6FADA and #D6F6FA. The triadic palette adds #ECD6FA and #FAECD6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D6FAEC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d6faec; or rgb(214, 250, 236); or hsl(157, 78%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 157 78% 91%; 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.