Color #DBFFED Color / Colour Code #DBFFED
This page shows the hex color code for color #dbffed (#DBFFED). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DBFFED against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DBFFED paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 120, 150, and 180 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 150, 270, and 30 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DBFFED
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 150 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 150 to 195 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 150 with its complement at 330 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 #DBFFED
Lightness variations at hue 150 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DBFFED
Design Use Cases for #DBFFED
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #DBFFED 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 93% lightness, #DBFFED 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
#DBFFED is in the cyan spectrum (hue 150). 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 #DBFFED (hue 150) to its complement at hue 330. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 180. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbffed, #ffdbed);
CSS Code for #DBFFED
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DBFFED based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DBFFED across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DBFFED (#DBFFED)
#DBFFED is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 255 green, and 237 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 150 degrees with 100% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DBFFED is 242/255 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 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DBFFED against white is 1.07:1 and against black is 19.54:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.54:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FFDBED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DBFFED. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DBFFDB and #DBFFFF, 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 #DBFFED
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DBFFED?
- #DBFFED is Color #DBFFED, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(219, 255, 237), HSL(150, 100%, 93%), and CMYK(14%, 0%, 7%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 242/255.
- Is #DBFFED accessible for text?
- Against white, #DBFFED has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.54:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DBFFED?
- The complementary colour is #FFDBED (hue 330). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DBFFDB and #DBFFFF. The triadic palette adds #EDDBFF and #FFEDDB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DBFFED in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dbffed; or rgb(219, 255, 237); or hsl(150, 100%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 150 100% 93%; 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.