Serene
Also known as: Austrian Ice, Alpine Blue, Mauve White, Zircon
Quietly clean and modern, Serene is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in tech interfaces and water themes. Serene plays well with red tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.15:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Serene color codes
- HEX
- #DCE3E4
- RGB
- rgb(220, 227, 228)
- RGBA
- rgba(220, 227, 228, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(188, 13%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(188, 4%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(89.7 -2.3 -1.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.1% 0.008 207.1)
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: gainsboro#DCDCDC · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Serene 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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 Serene
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Serene 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 1.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.15:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Serene background: #000000
Palettes featuring Serene
Serene with its complement
Soft neighbors of Serene
Serene triad
Similar colors
- Cityscape#DAE3E7 · ΔE 1.5
- Bright Star#DDE2E6 · ΔE 2.0
- Airy#DAE6E9 · ΔE 2.1
- Whale Bone#E5E7E4 · ΔE 2.9
- Zen#CFD9DE · ΔE 3.1
- Dreamstress#D6E5EA · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Serene is closest to Bookworm.
Serene FAQs
What color is Serene?
Serene is a light cyan with the hex code #DCE3E4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 188°, 13% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Serene?
The hex code for Serene is #DCE3E4. In RGB it's rgb(220, 227, 228), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 11%).
What colors go well with Serene?
Serene pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with gray accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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