Dreamstress
Also known as: White Sea, Aloof, Bare Mintimum, Sidewalk Chalk Blue
Dreamstress brings a cool and clear feel to any palette. This pale cyan is a natural fit for tech interfaces and water themes. Match it with orange accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.26:1 on black clears AA.
Dreamstress color codes
- HEX
- #D6E5EA
- RGB
- rgb(214, 229, 234)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 229, 234, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 32%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(195, 9%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(9%, 2%, 0%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(89.9 -4.5 -4.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.2% 0.017 219.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: aliceblue#F0F8FF · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 7035 — Light grey#CBD0CC · ΔE 7.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dreamstress works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dreamstress
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dreamstress by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.29:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.26:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Dreamstress background: #000000
Palettes featuring Dreamstress
Dreamstress with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dreamstress
Dreamstress triad
Similar colors
- Airy#DAE6E9 · ΔE 1.3
- Goddess#D0E1E8 · ΔE 1.4
- Cityscape#DAE3E7 · ΔE 2.3
- Ice Cold#D2EAF1 · ΔE 3.0
- Northwind#CEE5E9 · ΔE 3.1
- Shark#CADCDE · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dreamstress is closest to Pearly.
Dreamstress FAQs
What color is Dreamstress?
Dreamstress is a light cyan with the hex code #D6E5EA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 195°, 32% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dreamstress?
The hex code for Dreamstress is #D6E5EA. In RGB it's rgb(214, 229, 234), and in CMYK it's cmyk(9%, 2%, 0%, 8%).
What colors go well with Dreamstress?
Dreamstress pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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