#D3EAE2
- Brightness
- 226.4
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 159°, 35%, 87%
- HSV V %
- 92%
- Lab
- 90.9, -9.1, 1.3
- CMYK (%)
- 10%, 0%, 3%, 8%
- PNG size
- 5.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, soft cool hue
Black text
16.64:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.26:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (16.64:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #D3EAE2
Common Name: Misty Morning
RGB: (211, 234, 226)
HSL: (160°, 43%, 86%)
Contrast:
- Vs White: 7.0 (Passes AA)
- Vs Black: 13.8 (Passes AA)
Notable Matches:
- Valspar Paint - Misty Morning #D3EAE2
- Jotun Paint - Pastel Blue #D6E6DE
- Benjamin Moore - Spring Mint #DAEEE8
- Behr - Soft Mint #D2ECE6
- Pantone - Aqua Glass #D2E8DF
Mood: Light, refreshing, and soft, #D3EAE2 evokes a sense of calm and serenity. It’s a cool, pastel hue that’s easy on the eyes, making it ideal for spaces meant to feel airy and open. Often used in design to create a tranquil atmosphere, it’s associated with relaxation and peace.
Why Designers Use It:
- Trendy, yet timeless: #D3EAE2 is a color frequently spotted in modern interiors, particularly in wellness spaces like spas and yoga studios. Its soft minty tone offers a calm, soothing aesthetic that doesn’t overwhelm the senses.
- Versatile: Designers use it for both contemporary and traditional designs, as it complements a wide range of color palettes. It blends particularly well with other muted or neutral tones like grays, whites, and light blues.
- Natural and light: The color has associations with nature, often evoking thoughts of seafoam, misty mornings, or fresh leaves. It’s part of a larger trend of eco-conscious design elements that draw inspiration from the natural world.
- Regional popularity: While it’s widely used across the globe, this specific shade seems to hold particular popularity in Scandinavian and Nordic design, where minimalism and light, airy spaces are central to the aesthetic.
- Industry usage: Commonly used in home decor, interior design, and automotive industry for soft, non-distracting accents. The automotive industry might also use this as part of interior cabin color schemes to promote calm and focus.