Color #D7EFE5 Color / Colour Code #D7EFE5
This page shows the hex color code for color #d7efe5 (#D7EFE5). The colour is a cyan tone with 43% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D7EFE5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D7EFE5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 125, 155, and 185 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 155, 275, and 35 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D7EFE5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 155 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 155 to 200 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 155 with its complement at 335 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 #D7EFE5
Lightness variations at hue 155 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D7EFE5
Design Use Cases for #D7EFE5
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #D7EFE5 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, #D7EFE5 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
#D7EFE5 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 155). 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 #D7EFE5 (hue 155) to its complement at hue 335. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 185. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d7efe5, #efd7e1);
CSS Code for #D7EFE5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D7EFE5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D7EFE5 (#D7EFE5)
#D7EFE5 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 215 red, 239 green, and 229 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 155 degrees with 43% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D7EFE5 is 231/255 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, 4% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D7EFE5 against white is 1.21:1 and against black is 17.37:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.37:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFD7E1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D7EFE5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D7EFD9 and #D7EDEF, 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 #D7EFE5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D7EFE5?
- #D7EFE5 is Color #D7EFE5, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(215, 239, 229), HSL(155, 43%, 89%), and CMYK(10%, 0%, 4%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 231/255.
- Is #D7EFE5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D7EFE5 has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.37:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D7EFE5?
- The complementary colour is #EFD7E1 (hue 335). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D7EFD9 and #D7EDEF. The triadic palette adds #E5D7EF and #EFE5D7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D7EFE5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d7efe5; or rgb(215, 239, 229); or hsl(155, 43%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 155 43% 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.