Color #D7FEED Color / Colour Code #D7FEED
This page shows the hex color code for color #d7feed (#D7FEED). The colour is a cyan tone with 95% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D7FEED against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D7FEED paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 124, 154, and 184 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 154, 274, and 34 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D7FEED
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 154 and saturation at 95%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 154 to 199 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 154 with its complement at 334 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 #D7FEED
Lightness variations at hue 154 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D7FEED
Design Use Cases for #D7FEED
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #D7FEED is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 92% lightness, #D7FEED 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
#D7FEED is in the cyan spectrum (hue 154). 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 #D7FEED (hue 154) to its complement at hue 334. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 184. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d7feed, #fed7e8);
CSS Code for #D7FEED
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About Color #D7FEED (#D7FEED)
#D7FEED is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 215 red, 254 green, and 237 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 154 degrees with 95% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D7FEED is 240/255 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 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D7FEED against white is 1.09:1 and against black is 19.29:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.29:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FED7E8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D7FEED. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D7FEDA and #D7FBFE, 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 #D7FEED
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D7FEED?
- #D7FEED is Color #D7FEED, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(215, 254, 237), HSL(154, 95%, 92%), and CMYK(15%, 0%, 7%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 240/255.
- Is #D7FEED accessible for text?
- Against white, #D7FEED has a contrast ratio of 1.09:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.29:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D7FEED?
- The complementary colour is #FED7E8 (hue 334). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D7FEDA and #D7FBFE. The triadic palette adds #EDD7FE and #FEEDD7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D7FEED in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d7feed; or rgb(215, 254, 237); or hsl(154, 95%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 154 95% 92%; 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.