Color #CAF5DA Color / Colour Code #CAF5DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #caf5da (#CAF5DA). The colour is a green tone with 68% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CAF5DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CAF5DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 112, 142, and 172 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 142, 262, and 22 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CAF5DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 142 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 142 to 187 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 142 with its complement at 322 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #CAF5DA
Lightness variations at hue 142 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CAF5DA
Design Use Cases for #CAF5DA
Vibrant Brand Color
#CAF5DA has a strong 68% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #CAF5DA is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#CAF5DA falls in the green range (hue 142). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CAF5DA (hue 142) to its complement at hue 322. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 172. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #caf5da, #f5cce6);
CSS Code for #CAF5DA
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Colors visually similar to #CAF5DA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CAF5DA (#CAF5DA)
#CAF5DA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 202 red, 245 green, and 218 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 142 degrees with 68% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CAF5DA is 229/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CAF5DA against white is 1.19:1 and against black is 17.58:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.58:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F5CCE6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CAF5DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D1F5CC and #CCF5F0, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #CAF5DA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CAF5DA?
- #CAF5DA is Color #CAF5DA, a green color (colour) with RGB(202, 245, 218), HSL(142, 68%, 88%), and CMYK(18%, 0%, 11%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 229/255.
- Is #CAF5DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #CAF5DA has a contrast ratio of 1.19:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.58:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CAF5DA?
- The complementary colour is #F5CCE6 (hue 322). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D1F5CC and #CCF5F0. The triadic palette adds #DBCCF5 and #F5DBCC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CAF5DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #caf5da; or rgb(202, 245, 218); or hsl(142, 68%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 142 68% 88%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.