Dreamstress
Also known as: White Sea , Aloof , Bare Mintimum , Sidewalk Chalk Blue
Part of the cyan family, Dreamstress pairs a pale base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dreamstress
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.29:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.26:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Dreamstress background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dreamstress
Dreamstress with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dreamstress
Dreamstress triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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