Color #DAFCED Color / Colour Code #DAFCED
This page shows the hex color code for color #dafced (#DAFCED). The colour is a cyan tone with 85% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DAFCED against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DAFCED 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 #DAFCED
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 154 and saturation at 85%. 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 #DAFCED
Lightness variations at hue 154 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DAFCED
Design Use Cases for #DAFCED
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #DAFCED 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, #DAFCED 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
#DAFCED 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 #DAFCED (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, #dafced, #fcd9e8);
CSS Code for #DAFCED
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Colors visually similar to #DAFCED based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DAFCED (#DAFCED)
#DAFCED is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 252 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 85% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DAFCED 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 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DAFCED against white is 1.10:1 and against black is 19.13:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.13:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FCD9E8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DAFCED. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D9FCDC and #D9FAFC, 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 #DAFCED
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DAFCED?
- #DAFCED is Color #DAFCED, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(218, 252, 237), HSL(154, 85%, 92%), and CMYK(13%, 0%, 6%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 240/255.
- Is #DAFCED accessible for text?
- Against white, #DAFCED has a contrast ratio of 1.10:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.13:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DAFCED?
- The complementary colour is #FCD9E8 (hue 334). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D9FCDC and #D9FAFC. The triadic palette adds #EDD9FC and #FCEDD9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DAFCED in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dafced; or rgb(218, 252, 237); or hsl(154, 85%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 154 85% 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.