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Light Cyan

Hex Code #DAF6EE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DAF6EE, historically referred to as Light Cyan, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 85% red, 96% green, and 93% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 218, Green: 246, and Blue: 238. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DAF6EE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 163°, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness index of 91%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 96%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #DAF6EE into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)218, 246, 238
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)163°, 61%, 91%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)163°, 11%, 96%
CSS Valuergb(218, 246, 238)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.14:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background18.4:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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