#DEF6FF Hex Code
Color Name: Light Cyan
What is hex #DEF6FF Color?
The color name of hex code #DEF6FF is Light Cyan. The RGB values are (222, 246, 255) which means it is composed of
31% red, 34% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:4 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DEF6FF has a hue of 196°, 13% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #DEF6FF Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Cyan |
| RGB Values | (222, 246, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 4%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (196°, 13%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCFFFF |
| Inverse Color | #210900 [Root Beer] |
| Closest Pantone® | 656 C |
| Closest RAL | 9016 [Traffic white] |
| Complementary Color | #FFE7DE [Misty Rose] |
| #DEF6FF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #F1F1F1 |
| Desaturated | #EFEFEF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #F0F0F0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #F2F2F2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #F1F1F1 |
Hex #DEF6FF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DEF6FF is #FFE7DE which is called Misty Rose. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DEF6FF color is offered by #FFE7DE. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #DEF6FF are #DEE6FF and #DEFFF8, called Lavender (Web) and Light Cyan, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DEF6FF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #DEF6FF are #FFDEE6 (Piggy Pink) and #FFF8DE (Cornsilk). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#DEF6FF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FFDEF6 (Pink Lace) and #F6FFDE (Light Yellow) along with #DEF6FF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #DEF6FF has #FFDEF6 (Pink Lace), #FFE7DE (Misty Rose) and #DEFFE7 (Nyanza). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #DEF6FF contains #F8DEFF (Pink Lace), #FFE7DE (Misty Rose) and #E6FFDE (Nyanza). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #DEF6FF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DEF6FF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of DEF6FF Color
Tints
E5F8FF- E8F9FF
- EBFAFF
- EFFBFF
- F2FBFF
- F5FCFF
- F8FDFF
- FCFEFF
Tones
- CBDEE6
- C2D3D9
- B8C7CC
- AFBBC0
- A6AFB3
- 9CA3A6
- 939899
- 898C8D
Shades
- B2C5CC
- 9BACB3
- 859499
- 6F7B80
- 596266
- 434A4D
- 2C3133
- 16191A
#DEF6FF Color Patterns
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#DEF6FF Gingham Checks
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#DEF6FF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DEF6FF Polka Dots Pattern
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#DEF6FF Honeycomb Pattern
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#DEF6FF Leaves Pattern
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#DEF6FF Houndstooth Pattern
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#DEF6FF Trellis Pattern
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#DEF6FF Plaid Pattern
#DEF6FF Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
