Color #DFEDEC Color / Colour Code #DFEDEC
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfedec (#DFEDEC). The colour is a cyan tone with 28% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFEDEC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFEDEC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 146, 176, and 206 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 176, 296, and 56 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFEDEC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 176 and saturation at 28%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 176 to 221 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 176 with its complement at 356 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 #DFEDEC
Lightness variations at hue 176 and 28% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFEDEC
Design Use Cases for #DFEDEC
Muted Accent Color
With 28% saturation, #DFEDEC has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 90% lightness, #DFEDEC 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
#DFEDEC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 176). 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 #DFEDEC (hue 176) to its complement at hue 356. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 206. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfedec, #eddedf);
CSS Code for #DFEDEC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DFEDEC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DFEDEC across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DFEDEC (#DFEDEC)
#DFEDEC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 237 green, and 236 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 176 degrees with 28% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFEDEC is 233/255 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 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFEDEC against white is 1.20:1 and against black is 17.46:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.46:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EDDEDF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFEDEC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DEEDE5 and #DEE6ED, 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 #DFEDEC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFEDEC?
- #DFEDEC is Color #DFEDEC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(223, 237, 236), HSL(176, 28%, 90%), and CMYK(6%, 0%, 0%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 233/255.
- Is #DFEDEC accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFEDEC has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.46:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFEDEC?
- The complementary colour is #EDDEDF (hue 356). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DEEDE5 and #DEE6ED. The triadic palette adds #ECDEED and #EDECDE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFEDEC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfedec; or rgb(223, 237, 236); or hsl(176, 28%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 176 28% 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.