Color #DAF6ED Color / Colour Code #DAF6ED
This page shows the hex color code for color #daf6ed (#DAF6ED). The colour is a cyan 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 #DAF6ED against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DAF6ED 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 #DAF6ED
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 #DAF6ED
Lightness variations at hue 161 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DAF6ED
Design Use Cases for #DAF6ED
Vibrant Brand Color
#DAF6ED 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, #DAF6ED 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
#DAF6ED 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 #DAF6ED (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, #daf6ed, #f6dae3);
CSS Code for #DAF6ED
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About Color #DAF6ED (#DAF6ED)
#DAF6ED is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 246 green, and 237 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 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DAF6ED is 237/255 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, 0% magenta, 4% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DAF6ED against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F6DAE3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DAF6ED. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DAF6DF and #DAF1F6, 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 #DAF6ED
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DAF6ED?
- #DAF6ED is Color #DAF6ED, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(218, 246, 237), HSL(161, 61%, 91%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 4%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 237/255.
- Is #DAF6ED accessible for text?
- Against white, #DAF6ED has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DAF6ED?
- The complementary colour is #F6DAE3 (hue 341). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DAF6DF and #DAF1F6. The triadic palette adds #EDDAF6 and #F6EDDA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DAF6ED in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #daf6ed; or rgb(218, 246, 237); or hsl(161, 61%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 161 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.