#D5E6E8
- Brightness
- 225.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 186°, 29%, 87%
- HSV V %
- 91%
- Lab
- 90.1, -5.2, -2.9
- CMYK (%)
- 8%, 1%, 0%, 9%
- PNG size
- 5.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, soft cool hue
Recommended text: Black (16.31:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #D5E6E8
Common Name: Light Cyan
RGB: 213, 230, 232
HSL: 190, 39%, 87%
Contrast Ratios:
vs White: 1.7:1 (AA Fail)
vs Black: 10.1:1 (AAA Pass)
Mood: This light, soft cyan brings a peaceful and serene vibe, making it perfect for calm and minimalist designs. Often associated with tranquility and cleanliness, it creates a refreshing, airy atmosphere. Popular in spaces aiming to evoke clarity and calmness, it’s a color that works wonderfully in design styles focused on simplicity and subtle elegance.
Notable Matches:
- Benjamin Moore: Polar Ice #D5E3E5 (ΔE=1.33)
- Behr: Permafrost #D7E9ED (ΔE=1.49)
- Jotun: Light Cyan #D4E7E8 (ΔE=0.90)
- Kelly Moore: Sassy #D2E7EA (ΔE=1.43)
- Dulux: Clear Skies #D5E1E2 (ΔE=2.28)
Why Designers Use It:
This color is widely used in design schemes where lightness and serenity are key goals. Its pale tone makes it an excellent background color, offering a gentle contrast to darker tones without overwhelming the design. In industries like interior design, healthcare, and technology, it’s chosen to inspire calmness and cleanliness. It’s also popular in brands that want to convey freshness, trustworthiness, and simplicity, such as in minimalist modern aesthetics. Often used in the cosmetic, tech, and home decor industries, this color can be found in product packaging, branding, and online interfaces.
The color’s subtlety makes it a natural fit for luxury and minimalistic designs, as well as for projects focused on promoting peace and wellness. Regionally, it is used in designs that target both urban and nature-centric themes, where its cool, water-like tones resonate with the environment or create a stark contrast against more industrial or nature-heavy backgrounds.