Color #DAE6F6 Color / Colour Code #DAE6F6
This page shows the hex color code for color #dae6f6 (#DAE6F6). The colour is a blue tone with 61% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DAE6F6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DAE6F6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 184, 214, and 244 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 214, 334, and 94 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DAE6F6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 214 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 214 to 259 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 214 with its complement at 34 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 #DAE6F6
Lightness variations at hue 214 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DAE6F6
Design Use Cases for #DAE6F6
Vibrant Brand Color
#DAE6F6 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 91% lightness, #DAE6F6 is very close to white but carries a subtle blue tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Trust & Professional Identity
#DAE6F6 sits in the blue range (hue 214). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DAE6F6 (hue 214) to its complement at hue 34. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 244. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dae6f6, #f6eada);
CSS Code for #DAE6F6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DAE6F6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DAE6F6 (#DAE6F6)
#DAE6F6 is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 230 green, and 246 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 214 degrees with 61% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DAE6F6 is 228/255 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, 7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DAE6F6 against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.63:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.63:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F6EADA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DAE6F6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DAF4F6 and #DCDAF6, 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 #DAE6F6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DAE6F6?
- #DAE6F6 is Color #DAE6F6, a blue color (colour) with RGB(218, 230, 246), HSL(214, 61%, 91%), and CMYK(11%, 7%, 0%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 228/255.
- Is #DAE6F6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DAE6F6 has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.63:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DAE6F6?
- The complementary colour is #F6EADA (hue 34). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DAF4F6 and #DCDAF6. The triadic palette adds #F6DAE6 and #E6F6DA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DAE6F6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dae6f6; or rgb(218, 230, 246); or hsl(214, 61%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 214 61% 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.