Color #DBEFE7 Color / Colour Code #DBEFE7
This page shows the hex color code for color #dbefe7 (#DBEFE7). The colour is a cyan tone with 38% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DBEFE7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DBEFE7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 126, 156, and 186 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 156, 276, and 36 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DBEFE7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 156 and saturation at 38%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 156 to 201 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 156 with its complement at 336 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 #DBEFE7
Lightness variations at hue 156 and 38% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DBEFE7
Design Use Cases for #DBEFE7
Balanced UI Color
At 38% saturation, #DBEFE7 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 90% lightness, #DBEFE7 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
#DBEFE7 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 156). 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 #DBEFE7 (hue 156) to its complement at hue 336. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 186. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbefe7, #efdce4);
CSS Code for #DBEFE7
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About Color #DBEFE7 (#DBEFE7)
#DBEFE7 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 239 green, and 231 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 156 degrees with 38% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DBEFE7 is 232/255 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 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DBEFE7 against white is 1.20:1 and against black is 17.51:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.51:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFDCE4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DBEFE7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DCEFDE and #DCEDEF, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DBEFE7?
- #DBEFE7 is Color #DBEFE7, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(219, 239, 231), HSL(156, 38%, 90%), and CMYK(8%, 0%, 3%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 232/255.
- Is #DBEFE7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DBEFE7 has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.51:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DBEFE7?
- The complementary colour is #EFDCE4 (hue 336). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DCEFDE and #DCEDEF. The triadic palette adds #E7DCEF and #EFE7DC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DBEFE7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dbefe7; or rgb(219, 239, 231); or hsl(156, 38%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 156 38% 90%; 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.